Reliant Talent Agency Opens New Office, Expands Festival Department, Promotes 3 To Agent, 2 To EVP

Nashville-based Reliant Talent Agency has opened a new office, added to its festival division and made a series of promotions.

Keith Richard, who spent four years in Paradigm’s festival department has joined Reliant’s festival division.

“I couldn’t be more excited to dive back into the festival world alongside the incredible team at Reliant,” he said in a press release. “Their dedication to developing and sustaining long-lasting artist careers matches my own passion for creating unforgettable experiences at music festivals across North America. I’m incredibly grateful to Steve, Heath, and Matt for this opportunity, and I’m eager to contribute to the remarkable growth Reliant has achieved over the past three years.”

The agency also announced Kailey Edgerton, Cole Speed and Robert Baugh have been promoted from coordinator to agent. Edgerton will continue her work in the Fairs and Festivals department. Speed will now manage clubs and theaters in the Mid-South territory with a focus on expanding the Texas Country roster. Cole also works with Kody West, Kyle Park, Coffey Anderson, and Tyler Reese Tritt. Baugh will aid in the growth of the country roster at Reliant. He works with Danielle Bradbery, Everette, Tiera Kennedy, and Brian Kelley.

Reliant also announced Ron Kaplan and Garry Buck have been promoted to executive vice president.

As part of its expansion. company has moved to the new Broadwest development on West End Avenue in Nashville.