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XYQ Artist Management Opens in Nashville

April 22, 2013/by Jessica Nicholson
Top, (L-R): Managers Jason Fowler and David Williams. Bottom, (L-R): Manager Lee Willard and XYQ, Inc. President, Rick Varnell. Credit: Josh Daubin Photography

Top, (L-R): Managers Jason Fowler and David Williams. Bottom, (L-R): Manager Lee Willard and XYQ, Inc. President, Rick Varnell. Credit: Josh Daubin Photography


Jason Fowler, Lee Willard and David Williams have launched XYQ Artist Management. The company has opened its doors near West End Avenue, and offers digital creation/distribution services, career guidance and business support.
XYQ Artist Management represents Tiffany, Wang Chung, “Whisperin’” Bill Anderson, Friends of Lola, Pierce Avenue, A Fragile Tomorrow, Ashes Remain, Love & Death, Manafest, Nine Lashes, Pillar, Spoken, The Wedding, Coffee Jones, Stars Go Dim and songwriters Andy Cherry, Finnegan Bell, Gary Hannan (Joe Nichols’ “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off”) and Jasen Rauch.
XYQ Inc. president, Rick Varnell says, “Nashville is home to this team. We believe there is no better location to establish and grow our brand and help our artists connect to their fans. Also, we are excited about evolving our approach of artist services with technology and corporate relationships.”
XYQ Artist Management president Fowler, adds, “Partnering with a technology company was a natural progression for us, as technology is a natural driver for marketing and sales of music. XYQ, Inc. has been a great partner when it comes to helping us build corporate sponsorships and relationships.”
Willard, long-time manager for Anderson, says, “I am very excited to be part of the XYQ team and expand on my 12 years of music industry experience with this talented group of industry professionals.”
Contact Rick Varnell at rvarnell@xyqinc.com,  Jason Fowler at jason@xyqmanagement.com,  Lee Willard at lee@xyqmanagement.com  and David Williams at david@xyqmanagement.com.
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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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