John Legend Signs With UTA
The EGOT-winning performer joins the major agency as he begins the North American leg of his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour”
John Legend, one of the only 19 artists who have won an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award (EGOT), has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). The multifaceted agency will also represent Legend’s production company, Get Lifted.
John Legend:
Legend is currently in the midst of his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour.”
The European Leg will end next week in Vienna before he starts the North American leg in Las Vegas on September 26.
Legend has released 10 studio albums, sold over 10 million albums in the US, and won 11 Grammys.
His production company, Get Lifted, which he founded alongside partners Mike Jackson and his manager Ty Stiklorius, has produced numerous projects, including the Emmy-winning HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Paramount+’s Loudmouth, and Netflix’s hit series Rhythm & Flow.
He won his Best Original Song Oscar for “Glory,” which he co-wrote with the famed rapper Common for the 2014 film, Selma.
He won his Tony for Best Revival of a Play for co-producing the Broadway run of August Wilson’s Jitney.
What they said:
UTA Partner and Co-Head of Talent Jay Gassner: “John Legend’s impact on entertainment and culture is unparalleled. UTA is proud to support his artistic and entrepreneurial vision across music, film, television, books, brands, and beyond.”
UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Global Music David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh: “John is a global musical icon and one of the most acclaimed, decorated artists of our time. The impact of his celebrated live performances powers his globally recognized brand the world over. We are thrilled to be joining his team.”
John Legend, one of the only 19 artists who have won an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award (EGOT), has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). The multifaceted agency will also represent Legend’s production company, Get Lifted.
John Legend:
Legend is currently in the midst of his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour.”
The European Leg will end next week in Vienna before he starts the North American leg in Las Vegas on September 26.
Legend has released 10 studio albums, sold over 10 million albums in the US, and won 11 Grammys.
His production company, Get Lifted, which he founded alongside partners Mike Jackson and his manager Ty Stiklorius, has produced numerous projects, including the Emmy-winning HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Paramount+’s Loudmouth, and Netflix’s hit series Rhythm & Flow.
He won his Best Original Song Oscar for “Glory,” which he co-wrote with the famed rapper Common for the 2014 film, Selma.
He won his Tony for Best Revival of a Play for co-producing the Broadway run of August Wilson’s Jitney.
What they said:
UTA Partner and Co-Head of Talent Jay Gassner: “John Legend’s impact on entertainment and culture is unparalleled. UTA is proud to support his artistic and entrepreneurial vision across music, film, television, books, brands, and beyond.”
UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Global Music David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh: “John is a global musical icon and one of the most acclaimed, decorated artists of our time. The impact of his celebrated live performances powers his globally recognized brand the world over. We are thrilled to be joining his team.”
John Legend, one of the only 19 artists who have won an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award (EGOT), has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). The multifaceted agency will also represent Legend’s production company, Get Lifted.
John Legend:
Legend is currently in the midst of his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour.”
The European Leg will end next week in Vienna before he starts the North American leg in Las Vegas on September 26.
Legend has released 10 studio albums, sold over 10 million albums in the US, and won 11 Grammys.
His production company, Get Lifted, which he founded alongside partners Mike Jackson and his manager Ty Stiklorius, has produced numerous projects, including the Emmy-winning HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Paramount+’s Loudmouth, and Netflix’s hit series Rhythm & Flow.
He won his Best Original Song Oscar for “Glory,” which he co-wrote with the famed rapper Common for the 2014 film, Selma.
He won his Tony for Best Revival of a Play for co-producing the Broadway run of August Wilson’s Jitney.
What they said:
UTA Partner and Co-Head of Talent Jay Gassner: “John Legend’s impact on entertainment and culture is unparalleled. UTA is proud to support his artistic and entrepreneurial vision across music, film, television, books, brands, and beyond.”
UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Global Music David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh: “John is a global musical icon and one of the most acclaimed, decorated artists of our time. The impact of his celebrated live performances powers his globally recognized brand the world over. We are thrilled to be joining his team.”
John Legend
Get Lifted
Mike Jackson
Ty Stiklorius
Jay Gassner
David Zedeck
Sam Kirby Yoh
Common
August Wilson
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Artist Management Signings
Expanding Artist IP Beyond Music
Talent Agency Marketing Expansion
Artist Management
Artist Signings
Talent Agencies
Production Company Deals
United States
Austria
Vienna, AT
Las Vegas, US
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- This article was written from a press release provided by UTA.
- We covered it because UTA is a major talent agency and John Legend is an A-list artist.
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