Lucian Grainge
Billboard released its 2013 Power 100 Index, and Nashville was well represented among the power players’ biggest names.
Topping the list is Universal Music Group CEO/Chairman Lucian Grainge, who has been instrumental in the careers of Amy Winehouse, Sting, ABBA and numerous other artists. Red Light Management’s Coran Capshaw is at No. 2 again this year. His management empire includes Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan in addition to artists such as Dave Matthews Band. Martin Bandier, Michael Rapino, Doug Morris, Len Blavatnik, Rob Light, Tim Leiweke, Marc Geiger and Jimmy Iovine round out the Top 10.
Big Machine Label Group’s CEO/Chairman Scott Borchetta ranks at No. 39. His labels represent artists including Taylor Swift, Reba, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line and numerous others. Universal Music Nashville’s CEO/Chairman Mike Dungan comes in at No. 50. Morris Artists Management President Clint Higham ranks No. 68. Sony Music Nashville CEO/Chairman Gary Overton lands at No. 81 on the list. His artist roster includes Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney, among others. Live Nation’s President of Country Touring Brian O’Connell ranks No. 97.
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