Allen Karl
In 1987, Allen Karl founded one of the most successful independent country music record labels in the world called Century II Records. Allen began his illustrious music career at the young age of fourteen when he hosted his own radio music show with WPPA, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. At the age of 19, Allen won a recording contract with King Records and performed regularly at the Santa Fe Ranch in Reading, Pennsylvania opening for legends such as Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash.
Allen continued to flourish in country music over the years and still continues to write and perform to this day. Allen is recognized by fans all over the world and amassed numerous accolades that solidify him as one of the greatest traditional country music entertainers of all time. You will find his name in the George D. Hay Foundation Hall of Fame, The Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame, the Native American Hall of Fame and many more. His career is paved with number one hit records, lifetime achievement awards, several European tours, platinum and gold records, mounds of artist awards, TV and Radio Shows, and award-winning music videos.
Allen’s greatest contribution to independent country music is his creation of Century II Records which he hopes will continue to keep traditional country music alive and well for generations to come. His career is paved with number one hit records, lifetime achievement awards, several European tours, platinum and gold records, mounds of artist awards, TV and Radio Shows, and award-winning music videos. Allen’s greatest contribution to independent country music is his creation of Century II Records which he hopes will continue to keep traditional country music alive and well for generations to come.
Recently, Allen also became involved with the Music City Hayride, being elected a member of its Board of Directors, which is a country music show that takes place in the Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, TN.