Ground Control Business Management Acquires Wiles + Taylor & Co.

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Ground Control Business Management has acquired Nashville’s Wiles + Taylor & Co.

Founded in 1986 by the late Gary Smith, Wiles + Taylor provides business management services tailored to the financial and operational needs of the music industry, advising clients on complex touring structures, global revenue tracking and accounting, royalty income and catalog transactions, and insurance and risk considerations tied to touring.

Wiles + Taylor will continue operating in Nashville, adding approximately 65 employees to Ground Control.

“Joining Ground Control helps us scale and continue growing without compromising our culture,” says Dwight Wiles, president of Wiles + Taylor. “As touring and global revenue streams grow more complex, artists need advisors who understand both the details and the broader strategy. This partnership gives us additional infrastructure to keep serving our clients’ evolving needs while preserving continuity for our talented team.”

Rob Taylor, vice president of Wiles + Taylor, adds, “We were deliberate in selecting a partner aligned with our values and long-term vision. Ground Control shares our commitment to culture, leadership development, and client service. Together, we can elevate and empower our next generation of leaders and ensure long-term stability as we grow.”

“Supporting top-tier artists and their teams has been central to Ground Control’s mission for years, and this partnership accelerates what we can deliver,” shares Chris Bucci, chief executive officer of Ground Control. “Wiles + Taylor adds a high-caliber team on tour operations, royalty administration, and the real-world complexity behind modern music income. Together we can offer a more seamless model with precision at scale and with the discretion and high-touch service our clients expect.”

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