101 Studios Launches New Music Department with Jon Borris at the Helm

101 Studios Expands with New Music Department Led by Jon Borris

101 Studios is broadening its operations by launching a new music department, which will be headed by Jon Borris, based in Nashville.

In this expansion, 101 Studios has formed a partnership with Thirty Tigers, a Nashville-based company known for its expertise in marketing, distribution, and other label services tailored for independent artists. Thirty Tigers focuses primarily on Country and Americana music genres and boasts a roster that includes prominent artists such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Lucinda Williams, Lupe Fiasco, Ryan Bingham, and Portugal. The Man.

Borris will oversee artist signings in his new role and aims to foster collaborations with the company’s film and television divisions.

Before joining 101 Studios, Borris spent six years at Republic Records, where he collaborated with chart-topping artists including Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Drake. His extensive career also includes a 20-year tenure at Sony Music Entertainment, where he played a key role in developing the careers of artists like Adele, Beyoncé, and John Legend.

“Bringing in Jon to lead our new music department is yet another exciting expansion for 101 Studios,” said COO David Hutkin. “Jon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this new role while establishing a base in the music hotbed, Nashville, TN.”

Borris expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “Music has always been at the center of my career, and this new role is a thrilling chance to build something special at the crossroads of culture and sound with brilliant artists. 101 has an incredible legacy of producing impactful film and television, and I look forward to expanding that vision through music—creating experiences, partnerships, and projects that resonate with audiences in lasting ways. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead and am extremely grateful to David Glasser, David Hutkin, and Michele Newman for this amazing opportunity.”