Jacob Hackworth Signs With MCA

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Pictured (L-R): Rob Femia (MCA), Sam Shelton, Jacob Hackworth, Stephanie Wright (MCA), Katie McCartney (MCA), Mike Harris (MCA) and Kos Weaver (Goat Island).

Jacob Hackworth has signed to MCA in collaboration with Goat Island Sound.

The West Plains, Missouri native has amassed more than one billion streams in 2025 alone. He signed a publishing deal in 2022 and has since attained roughly 60 major label cuts and notched two No. 1s. He launched his artist career in 2025 with three songs including “When I Don’t,” “You Ain’t” and “Bad As I Do.” In celebration of the announcement, Hackworth released his new single “What Took You So Long” today.

“Getting to know the MCA team while on the Tucker (Wetmore) tour, it quickly became clear they were the right fit—not just as a label, but as people I genuinely connect with. I’m incredibly excited for what lies ahead and grateful to have them on my team as we build this next chapter together,” shares Hackworth. “When I moved to Nashville, my goal was to earn a record deal—without fully understanding how difficult that would be. I dove deep into songwriting along the way but this moment was always what I was working toward, now that it’s happening I’m honestly a little speechless. I don’t know how to explain the excitement, gratitude, motivation and all of the other feelings I have right now. It also isn’t lost on me that, of the hundreds of songs I’ve written, my first radio single was inspired by the breakup that drove me to Nashville. Life has a funny way of working out.”

“Jacob is the kind of artist that reminds you why Nashville works the way it does,” says Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA. “He came here chasing a dream, put in the work as a songwriter, and built a reputation the old-fashioned way—one great song at a time. When you combine that level of craft with a voice and presence like his, you know there’s something special happening. We’re thrilled to welcome Jacob to the MCA family as we help bring his next chapter to life.”

“Jacob is a power house creative force. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with the passionate and formidable people that are MCA,” adds Kos Weaver, Founder, Goat Island Sound.

Hackworth is currently on his first-ever radio tour and will pick up his third leg on tour with Tucker Wetmore this summer.

He is signed to Goat Island for management and The Neal Agency for booking.

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