Abstract: A label assembly includes a release liner and a label. The label includes a base layer releasably adhered to the release liner. The base layer includes at least one label cut line formed therein defining a hanger and an adjacent anchoring portion. A release liner piece is defined by at least one release liner cut line formed in the release liner. The release liner piece is adhered to the anchoring portion and underlies the hanger such that the release liner piece remains with the base layer and supports the hanger when the base layer is dispensed from the release liner. According to some embodiments, the base layer is a single-ply base layer.