Capitol Music Group Formed Venture With Wings Music Group
The companies have launched a joint venture to develop and market faith-based music artists worldwide.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Religious
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Capitol Christian Music Group and Capitol Records have officially entered into a joint venture deal with the London-based Wings Music Group. This partnership seeks to provide selected faith-based artists with enhanced promotional support and access to global infrastructure.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to scale the reach of Christian and Gospel music as the genre experiences significant global demand. By leveraging the combined resources of these labels, the collaboration intends to expand fanbases for faith-based artists internationally.
Wings Music Group manages a roster of more than 100 artists, while the Christian and Gospel genre saw US streaming increase by over 18% in 2025. Additionally, artist Josiah Queen currently records 5.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The players
Capitol Christian Music Group
This organization is a major record label division currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Wings Music Group
Founded in London in 2020, this independent music company maintains a roster of more than 100 artists.
Chris Lawson Jones
He is one of the co-founders of the independent label Wings Music Group.
Josiah Queen
He is a prominent recording artist currently reaching 5.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Brad Heydon
He serves as a co-founder of Wings Music Group alongside Chris Lawson Jones.
The details
Under the new agreement, Wings Music Group will remain an independent company while collaborating with Capitol to sign and develop talent. Selected artists from the Wings roster will gain direct access to the promotional networks and distribution power of Capitol Music Group.
Timeline
Wings Music Group was founded in 2020.
Christian and Gospel streaming grew by over 18% in the US during 2025.
Chris Lawson Jones attended a partner summit in Nashville in August 2026.
Josiah Queen performed a show at London's Troxy last month.
The joint venture deal was officially announced on October 2, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This deal underscores the ongoing institutional investment in faith-based music as the genre moves from a niche market to a global commercial powerhouse. It follows the pattern set by the 2025 surge in US Christian and Gospel music streaming, aiming to capitalize on the genre's rapid growth.
Fans can expect to see increased promotional visibility and broader international availability for artists previously under the Wings Music Group umbrella. This collaboration effectively integrates these performers into the larger Capitol Music Group distribution infrastructure.
The takeaway
This partnership reflects the transition of faith-based music into a mainstream commercial sector supported by major label infrastructure. Listeners should expect to encounter more of these artists across global streaming and promotional platforms in the coming year.
Further reading
For more news on the evolving landscape of faith-based music, visit our Religious section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Music Week.
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