It is a division of the major label Sony Music Nashville.

It was established in 1992 and acquired by Brentwood Music in 1993.

[1] The label's first big hit release was "Flood" by Jars of Clay in 1996.

[2] Today it is part of the Sony Music Nashville, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

[1] Also, the label has an imprint named Essential Worship, which provides resources for worship leaders, and the deals are different than traditional ones.