It's also possible that an independent label is going to give her more freedom to do her mixed genre.
Not sure how I feel about this, if true. On the one hand..I want Haley on the radio, damnit.

I want to see her have a shot at commercial success.
On the other hand, an independent label would provide more artist creativity and essentially job security for Haley. Not to mention, indie artists have become more commercially successful as of late. (Louisa Rose Allen -vocalist on clarity-, Macklemore) As much as DeAndre certainly hasn't been a commercial success, from a standpoint from watching his career..certainly the smaller more independent label is more supportive.
edit: Also, if Haley did have to move (which I doubt she would) although she wouldn't have Casey

She would have Scotty (who she actually seemed to have a very good relationship with on the show) and Lauren (who we all know adores her..) And any other idol country artist that she knows.