CAA Signs RVSHVD

Country singer/songwriter RVSHVD (pronounced Ra-Shad) has signed with CAA, the agency announced. The 26-year-old musician hails from Willacoochee, Georgia, and fell in love with country music when he was 16.

“I can be myself in country music, talking about the real things I do and feel without trying to be a persona you need to be successful in hip-hop or other genres,” RVSHVD said in a statement.

The new signing comes shortly after the release of his latest single, “Small Town Talk.” RVSVHD has also performed major country music festivals including CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. On Sept. 23, RVSHVD made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

“RVSVD has built one of the most exceptional and excited teams in the industry to support his career,” CAA agent Kara Enos said in a statement. “He has already exceeded many of our expectations and doesn’t show any sign of stopping.”

At CAA, RVSHVD is represented by Kara Enos and John Huie.

“RVSHVD is making Charlie Pride smile in heaven,” CAA’s John Huie, who co-founded the agency’s Nashville office, said in a statement.

RVSHVD is also thrilled about the new partnership with CAA, and he cites Huie as a longtime supporter of his career.

“It’s funny, when I’m on stage, I usually can’t see most of the audience but I can always make out John Huie standing there watching and smiling,” RVSHVD said in a statement. “He and Kara see things in me that a lot of other people don’t. I’m ready to take the next step in my career with those two and the entire CAA family.”

RVSHVD continues to be managed by Jonnie Forster and Eric Hurt at Penthouse Management.

“CAA is home and as the saying goes, there’s no place like it,” RVSHVD’s managers, Jonnie Forster and Eric Hurt, said in a joint statement. “Finding passionate team members are the holy grail. When you find them, hold on tight. John and Kara have seen the growth in RVSVHD and recognize the opportunity is now. We’re confident they’re not going to be waiting around for the phone to ring.”