Faith Hill, manager split

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on November 18, 2009 at 9:57 am

The country star and her longtime manager, Gary Borman, are parting ways after 16 years. Interestingly, hubby Tim McGraw recently made a similar move.

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Tags: artist management, Borman Entertainment-Tennessee Inc., Faith Hill, Gary Borman, music business, Music Row, Tim McGraw  

Music biz veterans launch new venture

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on November 6, 2009 at 7:31 am

Longtime artist manager Howard Fields has teamed with music publisher Everett Zinn, who was part of some of George Strait’s early career, and Montana businesswoman Dorris McMurry to launch McMurry Entertainment Group. The trio says they’re close to announcing an artist and distribution partner.

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Tags: artist management, Dorris McMurry, entertainment industry, Everett Zinn, Howard Fields, McMurry Entertainment Group LLC, music business, Music Row, record labels  

Powerhouse artist managers buy into local firm

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on September 18, 2009 at 7:47 am

Front Line Management, the artist representation firm run by Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff, has acquired a stake in Denise Stiff’s DS Management, which has worked with Alison Krauss and Union Station for more than two decades. For its part, Front Line represents The Eagles, Aerosmith and Jimmy Buffett, among others.

Hmmm, some interesting possible duets there once Kraus tires of Robert Plant.

SEE ALSO: Azoff’s other recent Nashville deal

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Tags: acquisitions, artist management, Denise Stiff, DS Management Co. Inc., Front Line Management, Irving Azoff, music business, Music Row  

Memphis artist manager expands to Music City

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on May 28, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Abby Elzemeyer, who has been active in Memphis’ film and music scenes, has set up shop in Cool Springs.

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Music group shuts down local label

By Geert De Lombaerde Posted on March 16, 2009 at 10:57 pm

The economic downturn continues to claim victims in the music business. Our brethren at MusicRow report tha Country Thunder has shut down its Nashville label business to focus on publishing and management.

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Tags: artist management, Country Thunder Records, layoffs, music business, recession, record labels