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Mark Claassen Returns To WME With Christian Music Roster

May 12, 2016/by Jessica Nicholson
Mark Claassen

Mark Claassen

Veteran music agent Mark Claassen is returning to WME in the company’s Nashville office, according to WME Nashville co-heads Rob Beckham and Greg Oswald. Claassen brings artists including Lincoln Brewster, Jon Foreman, Gungor, Kutless, Derek Minor, Jimmy Needham, Lacey Sturm, Switchfoot and Thousand Foot Krutch.

Claassen will work primarily with the office’s Christian Music team, led by agent Mike Snider.

“Mark is a terrific agent and we are fortunate to have him back at WME,” said Snider. “His addition further underscores our commitment to the Christian Music space, and we are excited about the new opportunities we will be able to provide our clients with our expansion.”

“I am thrilled to be back at WME, it feels like coming home!” said Claassen, “I look forward to working with the Christian Music department, the Nashville office and WME as a whole. This agency has incredible tools to help its clients thrive in this new ecosystem of music and entertainment.”

Claassen’s career has included roles as an agent, A&R executive, radio promoter and studio manager. After working at William Morris Agency for nine years, he opened Elite Talent Agency in 2009.

Claassen’s hire follows the creation of WME Nashville’s Christian Music team in 2014 that brought Snider, Kevin Huffman, and Sean Kelly to the agency.

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Jessica Nicholson
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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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