Talent buying agency Romeo Entertainment Group has announced a round of promotions. R.J. Romeo has been promoted to President, while Michelle Romeo has been promoted to Vice President and Harlan Burggraaf has been promoted to Controller/Director of Operations.

Bob Romeo will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board. Fran Romeo recently left the company to pursue other interests.

The company celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, and represents 120 annual multi-day events in 36 states. In 2019, REG produced nearly 500 concerts throughout the United States and Canada.

In 2014, REG won the IEBA Industry Achievement Award. Last year, R.J. Romeo was honored with the “Don Romeo” ACM Talent Buyer of the Year Award and the IEBA Fair Buyer of the Year Award.

“Fran was an integral part of leading Romeo Entertainment Group over the last 20 years,” said Michelle Romeo. “She did so much for us as a company as well as for our team. We wish her nothing but the best on her next endeavor.”

“I am grateful for the solid foundation that Don, Bob, and Fran have created for REG over their decades of leadership,” said R.J. Romeo. “I am honored and excited to implement our vision and lead REG into the future and with the help of the leadership team, continue to grow REG’s roster of amazing events. Celebrating 65 years is an indescribable feeling of pride. For an independent, family-owned company to survive and thrive for three generations is a testament to the integrity driven and relationship based business we have built.”

“I’m so thrilled to be a part of the 65th anniversary of Romeo Entertainment Group!” said Michelle Romeo. “R.J. and I look forward to carrying our legacy into the third generation and are so grateful to be surrounded by such an amazing team who we consider to be our extended family.”

“I’m so appreciative that my father was able to pass the business on to me and 25 years later as the company celebrates 65 years, I’m able to pass it on to my son and daughter,” said Bob Romeo. “I’m looking forward to mentoring R.J. and Michelle and supporting their vision in bringing Romeo Entertainment into the future.”

REG is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, while leadership operates out of the company’s Nashville office.

Females will be in full force in a united, historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at the upcoming 53rd Annual CMA Awards. The performance, led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, each performing iconic country songs for a decades-spanning medley.

Country Music’s Biggest Night will also feature an additional performance from Kelsea Ballerini, joined by fellow breakthrough artists Lindsay Ell, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce and Runaway June. Coming together for an epic performance of an iconic CMA Song of the Year and CMA Single of the Year featuring a special appearance by Little Big Town, this will be one of the night’s most talked-about performances.

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, celebrates legendary women in country throughout the broadcast, which airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on ABC.

Earlier this year, Brandi Carlile became a Grammys darling when she picked up three awards, including Best Americana Album, for By The Way, I Forgive You. She then teamed with Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires to form the country supergroup The Highwomen and took on production duties for Tanya Tucker’s album While I’m Livin’.

At the upcoming CMT Next Women of Country event, set for Nov. 12 at the CMA Theater at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Carlile will pick up another accolade, as she is honored with the 2019 CMT Next Women of Country Impact Award.

The Impact Award is presented to a female artist for outstanding achievements and contributions to women in the industry, while impacting songwriting, recording, radio airplay, record sales, streams, media impressions, awards and touring in country music over the past year. The honor will be presented by singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas and Change the Conversation co-founder, Tracy Gershon. Carlile will be the fourth recipient of the honor, following her The Highwomen bandmate Maren Morris, who earned the honor in 2018, as well as Kelsea Ballerini (2017) and Brandy Clark (2016).

Martina McBride and CMT’s Leslie Fram will co-host the seventh annual celebration.

“Not only is she one of the greatest performers of our time, she’s an incredible advocate and champion for her fellow female artists, lending her support and starpower to up-and-coming artists in the genre,” said Fram, Senior Vice President, Music Strategy & Talent. “We are truly thrilled to celebrate her monumental achievements, both as a solo artist, producer, and as a member of the groundbreaking group The Highwomen, with this Impact Award.”

Brooke Moriber

Reviver Entertainment Group has signed singer-songwriter Brooke Moriber for publishing and artist development.

Earlier this year, New York native Moriber released her debut single “Cry Like A Girl.” The track was also featured on Spotify’s New Music Nashville playlist for several weeks.

“I am very excited and proud to be part of the Reviver family,” Moriber says. “I love the vision that David Ross and Gator Michaels have for my music. Carole Ann-Mobley and Clay Myers have been wonderful on the A&R front and helping this native New Yorker tell her story and plant new roots in Nashville.”

Reviver CEO David Ross adds, “We couldn’t be happier to welcome a talent like Brooke Moriber. We love her spirit, her powerhouse voice and feel that she will make a big impression on people in a very short period of time. She has already accomplished so much, and we are excited to continue her musical journey with her.”

Founded in 2011 by Ross, Reviver Entertainment Group is home to label Reviver Records; the company’s roster includes David Lee Murphy, Big & Rich, Thompson Square, Michael Tyler, Tenille Arts, Aaron Goodvin, Blackjack Billy, and more.