JOHN ETTINGER AND EMERSON DRIVE DEBUT THE
TALENT ASSOCIATES
MUSIC COMPANY TO FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT, CONSULTING AND CREATIVE SERVICES
Toronto, ON – Veteran label executive John Ettinger is thrilled to announce the launch of The Talent Associates (TTA), a full-service management and creative company based in Nashville, TN. Key members of the team are founders of the group Emerson Drive – lead singer Brad Mates, and guitarist, songwriter and producer, Danick Dupelle.
In addition to Ettinger continuing as management for Emerson Drive, The
Talent Associates plans to bring a number of services to artists and
companies in North America.
In addition to Ettinger continuing as management for Emerson Drive, The
Talent Associates plans to bring a number of services to artists and
companies in North America.
“We’re
putting together a terrific group of ‘Associates,’ and we plan to be
very active from all angles, including production and publishing,” said Ettinger,
known for his successful work with Emerson Drive, Sugarland, Shania
Twain, Terri Clark, Toby Keith, Bon Jovi, Love & Theft and Billy
Currington. “There is plenty of confusion among artists as the music
business shrinks, as radio continues to tighten and as new business and
marketing options arise. We offer a one stop option for ideas and
acumen, from almost every angle required.”
putting together a terrific group of ‘Associates,’ and we plan to be
very active from all angles, including production and publishing,” said Ettinger,
known for his successful work with Emerson Drive, Sugarland, Shania
Twain, Terri Clark, Toby Keith, Bon Jovi, Love & Theft and Billy
Currington. “There is plenty of confusion among artists as the music
business shrinks, as radio continues to tighten and as new business and
marketing options arise. We offer a one stop option for ideas and
acumen, from almost every angle required.”
“I’m so excited to start this company with John and continue helping artists in this business,” says Mates,
who formed the award-winning Emerson Drive in Alberta in the 1990’s.
“All the experience I’ve gained with major and indie labels, booking
agents, producers and others will be put to good use as we dive in and
work with the terrific talent in Canada.”
who formed the award-winning Emerson Drive in Alberta in the 1990’s.
“All the experience I’ve gained with major and indie labels, booking
agents, producers and others will be put to good use as we dive in and
work with the terrific talent in Canada.”
In
addition to representing Emerson Drive, TTA is proud to work with
management client Matt Gary and consulting client Momentum Label Group,
which is led by noted artist Jamie O’Neal, and features flagship artist
Rachele Lynae. A TTA publishing entity will begin operation immediately.
Through TTA, Ettinger continues his longtime partnership with founder
Chris Allums in label services company Quarterback Records.
addition to representing Emerson Drive, TTA is proud to work with
management client Matt Gary and consulting client Momentum Label Group,
which is led by noted artist Jamie O’Neal, and features flagship artist
Rachele Lynae. A TTA publishing entity will begin operation immediately.
Through TTA, Ettinger continues his longtime partnership with founder
Chris Allums in label services company Quarterback Records.