Industry Ink: Mark Wills, Nan Kelley, Brett Eldredge, YEP

Mark Wills Signs With Hallmark Direction, Webster PR

Mark Wills has teamed with John Dorris of Hallmark Direction Company for management. In addition, the singer’s publicity will be handled by Webster Public Relations.

Wills’ hits include “Don’t Laugh at Me,” “19 Somethin’,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Back at One” and more. The Georgia native’s most recent album was 2011’s Looking for America.

Nan Kelley Named Spokesperson for Red Gold Tomatoes

Nan Kelley

Nan Kelley has partnered with Red Gold Tomatoes to become the company’s spokesperson. She began the new position by interviewing Luke Bryan in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Red Gold Tomatoes is a sponsor of Bryan’s 2015 Farm Tour. The interview will be posted to the company’s website. Kelley also hosts Great American Country’s Top 20 Countdown.

Brett Eldredge Performs Near His Hometown

Brett Eldredge performed a sold-out show in Terre Haute, Ind., on Thursday night (Oct. 8), just 22 miles from his hometown of Paris, Ill. Eldredge’s new album is titled Illinois. With 5,000 tickets sold, Eldredge performed at the Hulman Center on the campus of Indiana State University.

Pictured (L-R): Rob Baker, Longshot Management; Rick Mischell, Mischell Productions; Eldredge and Rob Beckham, William Morris Entertainment.

YEP’s Classic Country Showcase Tickets Now on Sale

Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP) has confirmed Jon Pardi, Angaleena Presley and Amanda Shires for a night of classic country songs at the Basement East on Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. Derek Wells will host the evening. Tickets are $5. More artists will be revealed in the coming days.