Gator Michaels Named GM For Davis Music Group

Sarah Skates • October 12, 2010

Gator Michaels

Longtime label executive Gator Michaels is setting up shop as General Manager of the newly established Davis Music Group. Started by Texas based entrepreneur Jim L. Davis, the company will offer artist development, management, publishing and production services.

The first artists signed to Davis Music Group are singer-songwriter Jacob Lyda and Texas artist Kelly Kenning. Joining Michaels in the Nashville offices are Management/Marketing Directors Ashley Jennings and Mallory Opheim, handling day-to-day for Kenning and Lyda, respectively.

“Davis Music Group is a full-service artist development and publishing company,” explains Michaels. “Our goal is to develop our roster of acts to their highest potential, assisting in all areas of their career. We will find them the right producer, the right songs, the right images and ultimately, find the right home for their music.”

“I am extremely excited to open our doors in Nashville, Tennessee,” says Davis. “We have a talented and passionate team of industry professionals and we are eager to get started in the development of such amazing talent.”