The Erv Woolsey Company Bids Farewell After 40 Years

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Pictured (L-R): Connie Woolsey, Clint Woolsey, Tom Cheney, Erv Woolsey, Dottie Oelhafen, Eddie Tidwell, Felicity Tidwell and Allen Mitchell. Photo: Courtesy of The Erv Woolsey Company

The Erv Woolsey Company has officially closed its doors after 40 years in business.

The company was founded in 1983 by the late Erv Woolsey, who guided the career of George Strait for more than four decades in one of the longest and most successful artist-manager relationships in entertainment history. Together they celebrated record-breaking tours, 60 No. 1 hits, sold-out stadiums, industry awards and unforgettable moments that helped shape the landscape of country music. The company also guided the careers of Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, Clay Walker and Ronnie Milsap.

“For our family, The Erv Woolsey Company was never just a business – it was a reflection of who my dad was. Our family is deeply grateful to the artists who placed their trust in him, the employees who dedicated so much of their lives to this company, and the countless friends throughout the industry who became part of our extended family,” shares Erv’s son and EWC CEO, Clinton Woolsey. “While it is difficult to say goodbye to the company, we are incredibly proud of the legacy my father leaves behind. His influence will continue to live on through the people he mentored, the careers he helped shape, and the example he set for all of us. We will always be grateful for the love and support shown to our family and to The Erv Woolsey Company.”

Looking to the future, Clinton Woolsey, lead singer of Stone Senate, is concentrating on his passion for music with plans to record new material ahead of his European Tour. Longtime team representative and artist advocate Dottie Oelhafen has founded The Artist Desk Co. and continues to work with Strait and Woolsey independently. EWC’s tenured Allen Mitchell plans to announce details surrounding his next chapter in the coming days maintaining representation of Michael Ray, Jenna Paulette, Tyler Booth, Adam Hood, Stone Senate and the Davisson Brothers through newly established Reverie Ranch Music Group.

Moving forward, contact Woolsey at clint@ervwoolsey.com, Oelhafen at dottie@theartistdeskco.com and Mitchell at allen@reverieranchmusic.com.

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