Front Line Acquires Morris Management

Today’s Q2 report for Ticketmaster Entertainment included a quick mention by Irving Azoff that Front Line has just acquired a management company – one that includes Kenny Chesney, Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson.

The strategic alliance between Azoff’s Front Line and Dale Morris’ Nashville management company Morris Management Group is apparently about 24 hours old, according to Azoff. Financial details were not disclosed.

Morris’ roster includes Louise Mandrell, Julio Iglesias Jr., Jake Owen and Blaine Larson. The company includes highly respected managers including Clint Higham and Marc Oswald.