LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) Jerad Finck, whose breakthrough track "
Runaway" was the #1 independent song in the U.S. throughout much of 2011, has signed an exclusive management deal with Milk & Honey, which represents some of the most successful songwriters, producers and artists in the world.
"Signing with Milk &
Honey Management represents years of dedication, patience, and work," Jerad says. "Milk &
Honey represents some of the best talent around the globe, and to be included in that stable is equal parts humbling and exciting. I am very excited about this next step in my career and where we will go from here. Having their support and enthusiasm about my new record is so gratifying and invigorating. I can't wait to release it and let everyone see what I've been up to!"
Launched by industry veteran
Lucas Keller, the 21st Century hybrid entertainment company is focused on marketing-driven artist management with a strong TV, film and advertising synch license department. Prior to starting Milk & Honey, Keller was at The Collective.
"Jerad's songs are truly cinematic, and he is a really talented writer. His work ethic is strong and we are excited to welcome him to Milk & Honey," Keller said.
Based in the Miracle Mile of Los Angeles, Milk & Honey's clients have won BMI and ASCAP pop awards, Grammys, Junos, Golden Globes, Arias and Mercurys, and their music has impacted the furthest corners of the globe collectively selling over 400 million units.
The title of "
Runaway" became the perfect metaphor for Jerad's wild success with the song, which has propelled the tireless Spokane, WA-based singer, songwriter, and road warrior to new heights in his career - including collaborating and co-writing tracks on his latest upcoming full-length album with top producers
David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson,
Christina Perri, Colbie Caillat, Daughtry), Steven Miller (Pink,
Dave Matthews Band, Avril Lavigne), Andrew Williams (Five For Fighting, The Old 97's, Toad The Wet Sprocket) and Nathan Meckel (Sara Haze, Autumn Hill).
Hodges helmed "Criminal," the infectious power-pop ballad set, to be the new album's lead single.
Throughout most of 2011 "
Runaway" was the #1 independent song in the country, peaking at #3 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, #42 in Hot AC and #25 on the Hot AC Indicator Chart. The song was used by the NBA and NHL for each league's finals, in addition to leading the Gibson Guitar endorsee to sign with Rock Ridge and ADA/Warner
Music for further distribution.
Since releasing his self-titled debut album, produced by John Seymour in 2008, Jerad has been on the road practically non-stop, opening for and/or touring with Daughtry,
Christina Perri, Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, DADA, Vertical Horizon, Parachute, One EskimO, Ingrid Michaelson, Matt Hires, Red Wanting Blue, Cracker, Ingram Hill, Tony Lucca, Ron Pope, and many others with special performances Live In The Vineyard, Hotel Carolina, SXSW, Indie Week Toronto and The Rock Boat XII. Jerad has also been featured in over fifty newspapers and magazines, including CMJ, Skope, American Songwriter, Amplifier and Acoustic Magazine. He has performed on dozens of morning TV shows on NBC, CBS, ABC & FOX, and his songs have been featured in films and TV shows on HBO, ESPN, Discovery, CBS & NBC, among others.
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