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I got into the music business nearly 36 years ago, since then just about every aspect of the “business” has evolved. The way music is recorded, performed, marketed, distributed, promoted, discovered and talked about has changed dramatically. The one thing that has not, is the human element.
The making of art and the experiencing of it is a complex and highly personal one….not a digital or virtual one. The elemental part of this thing we call "music" has never changed; people have to be moved on some level…and the basic part of the “business” has not changed either…it’s about finding, promoting , marketing and distributing great art.
Our philosophy at Rutledge Entertainment Group, LLC is to use the emerging tools brought about by the digital revolution like the internet and social networking to maximize opportunities for artists, but at the same time to remember that there is more to an artist’s walk than the sum of all these processes. The human elements will always define that walk.
TOM RUTLEDGE – President and FounderA music industry insider for 30 years, Tom Rutledge has done it all. Whether as a musician, label executive or artist manager, Tom has always combined sheer dedication with his signature warmth and compassion. His ability to pinpoint the positive, even in hard times, has made Tom a well of encouragement and wisdom for clients and co-workers alike. Experience, compassion, savvy, service and excellence are all words that describe Tom Rutledge. That's probably why he has found himself working so often with Country Music royalty like Dolly Parton, Randy Travis, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, and Alan Jackson, as well as being featured in The Country Music Hall of Fame’s “Great Sidemen of Country Music” exhibit in 2004. Originally from Springfield, IL, Tom is a graduate of Lincoln College, and has lived in the greater Nashville area since 1975.