WME NASHVILLE ROLLS WITH CLAYTON

Scott Clayton is joining WME as a Partner and Co-Head of WME’s Nashville office and will also lead the agency’s rock division.

Clayton, who came over from CAA, joins WME’s Nashville Co-Heads Rob Beckham, Joey Lee, Greg Oswald and Jay Williams in overseeing the daily operations for the Nashville office.

“Scott is unquestionably one of the most respected executives in the live music industry, having identified and worked with many great rock artists,” said WME’s Head of Music Marc Geiger. “We are seeing many different genres of music thriving out of Nashville right now, and with Scott’s addition we are in a great position to take advantage of the market opportunities available to us.”

While at CAA, Clayton worked with John Mayer, Dead & Company, Kings of Leon, Train and Zac Brown Band to name a few.

Clayton said, “Overseeing the rock business from this city speaks to its importance and the city’s continued expansion. WME has demonstrated a strong commitment to Nashville and the rock genre, and I look forward to working to create new opportunities for all of our clients.”