Country Music Trailblazer Ty Herndon Signs Exclusively With Universal Attractions Agency

 

Country music trailblazer and philanthropist Ty Herndon has signed exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency (UAA). Gabe Israel will act as responsible agent. UAA will spearhead Herndon’s global representation across all major entertainment verticals, including live touring, film, television, theatrical Broadway productions, and professional speaking engagements.

The blockbuster signing comes during a monumental year for Herndon, who is currently celebrating three decades of commercial and cultural impact in the entertainment industry. The partnership is positioned to strategically leverage Herndon’s multi-media momentum, following the high-profile launch of his acclaimed memoir, “What Mattered Most,” and his recent historic chart success. Herndon recently captured the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian charts with his powerful re-imagining of “Testify to Love,” joining trailblazing artists like Semler and Flamy Grant in bringing diverse, inclusive representation to the top of Christian music spaces.

“Ty Herndon is a rare, generational talent whose voice, story, and artistry transcend the boundaries of a single genre,” said UAA agent Gabe Israel. “From filling music venues to moving audiences with his deeply personal story of resilience, Ty’s potential across touring, television, film, and Broadway is limitless. We are thrilled to welcome him to the UAA family and to build an expansive new chapter for an artist who has already given so much to country music and American culture.”

For thirty years, Herndon has been a defining voice in country music, boasting major multi-platinum success, radio hits, and a legacy of authenticity. With UAA’s robust infrastructure, the next phase of his career will focus on bringing his cinematic life story and dynamic stage presence to new mediums. In addition to a packed touring schedule, the agency will actively develop scripted and unscripted television and film projects, pursue theatrical roles on Broadway, and expand Herndon’s footprint as a highly sought-after keynote speaker on mental health, addiction recovery, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

“I am incredibly excited to partner with the visionary team at Universal Attractions Agency,” said Herndon. “As I look back on 30 years in this business, I feel more energized than ever to create, perform, and share my story. Whether it’s on a concert stage, a theater marquee, or a television screen, this partnership is about breaking new ground and connecting with people in ways that impact hearts and minds.”

About Ty Herndon

Ty Herndon is a master high-energy performer and a household name to millions of country music fans. Over his three-decade career, he has achieved top-charting radio success, sold millions of albums, and received multiple industry accolades. A pioneer for LGBTQ+ representation in country music, Herndon continues to use his platform to foster inclusivity, most recently through the release of his memoir What Mattered Most and his chart-topping return to the airwaves.

Slum Village

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Emerging from the dynamic streets of Conant Gardens in Detroit, Slum Village is not just a music group, but a close-knit brotherhood tied together by friendship and their shared musical passions. Established in the early 1990s by T3, Baatin, and the iconic J Dilla (also known as Jay Dee), the group quickly became a cornerstone in Detroit’s hip-hop scene.

JDilla’s, enduring influence continued to shape the group, with his protégé and Grammy-nominated producer Young RJ stepping in as a rapper in 2009. With T3 and Young RJ’s stewardship, Slum Village has continued to innovate, producing revered albums such as “Trinity” with the standout track “Tainted,” and “Detroit Deli,” featuring the popular single “Selfish” with Kanye West and John Legend.

T3 and Young RJ have been instrumental in preserving and expanding the group’s legacy, leading to later albums like “Villa Manifesto” and”YES,” which includes posthumous productions by Dilla. Today, Slum Village remains a celebrated name in the world of Detroit hip-hop. With over a decade of collaboration, T3 and Young RJ stay true to the group’s founding ethos while introducing new vitality and a contagious zest.

Their recent works, including singles “Request,”“Factor,” “So “Superb,” and the acclaimed album“F.U.N.” featuring artists like Cordae, Larry June, Elijah Fox, and Eric Roberson, highlight their continued commitment to breaking new ground and thrilling audiences globally. Explore their musical journey and experience the sounds that have established them as hip-hop royalty.

 

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Solone

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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Solene (a.k.a. Solene Velvet) is the pioneering voice of the cyber jazz movement—a genre-bending fusion of smoky jazz vocals, nostalgia-infused lofi beats, and cyberpunk noir aesthetics. Originally trained as a traditional jazz vocalist and deeply influenced by Portishead, Ella Fitzgerald, and Erykah Badu, her glamorous, retro-futuristic sound is tailor-made for an upscale, neon-lit jazz club.

She first commanded underground attention with “Downer Vibe,” a jazz-hop collaboration with Japanese producer Minthaze. The track caught the ear of Griselda’s Grammy-winning producer Conductor Williams, sparking an ongoing creative partnership that birthed their acclaimed collaborative EP, Book of Shadows. Her definitive breakthrough arrived with her 2024 album, Chase the Stars. Amassing over 7 million streams, the project earned her a dedicated cult following and the fan-bestowed moniker, “The Mother of Cyber Jazz.”

Her specific niche—singing timeless jazz vocals with the lyrical prowess of a highly skilled emcee—has made her a favorite among hip-hop purists. This unique talent has led to collaborations with hip hop heavyweights like Paul Wall, AZ, Jeru the Damaja, and Statik Selektah. After touring extensively with hip-hop legend Talib Kweli, Solene teamed up with J. Rawls—a foundational jazz-hop architect known for his production work with Black Star and The Liquid Crystal Project—to release their collaborative album, Midnight Angel. As her global audience rapidly expands, Solene continues to redefine jazz for a digital, genreless future. 

She is currently preparing for her highly anticipated solo album, Femme Fatale, dropping on May 22, 2026. The project fuses a heavy lofi boom-bap knock with rich live saxophone, grand piano, and a sleek electronica edge.

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Stephen Kellogg

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A Stephen Kellogg performance is like watching Ted Lasso live. Whether he’s playing music or doing stand-up, his shows leave people inspired and restored. For more than two decades,this wordsmith, TEDx speaker, stand-up comic, author and troubadour has delighted audiences around the world. Planet Bluegrass calls him “a first-class songwriter with a poet’sgift for fresh imagery,” and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz says of Kellogg, “there are few people in rock n’ roll who are just so great.” He has received the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year award and has won a Grammy for songwriting. Rolling Stone magazine describes his sound as “John Prine fronting the Heartbreakers.” The recent “SitDown &Stand Up” Tour was a one-man show that opened to rave reviews from fans and critics alike, culminating in a two-night filming for a forthcoming one-hour comedy special. A mix of music, humor and storytelling, each performance paints a unique canvas that covers the full spectrum of human emotions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll go home with a full heart.

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Mr Saturday Night Special

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When it comes to Southern rock royalty, no name carries more weight than Lynyrd Skynyrd—and when it comes to honoring that legacy with fire, swagger, and authenticity, no tribute does it bigger or better than Mr Saturday Night Special.

Named after one of Skynyrd’s hardest-hitting anthems, Mr Saturday Night Special isn’t just a tribute band—it’s a full-throttle Southern rock revival. This powerhouse tribute delivers the thunder, the soul, and the unmistakable twin-guitar attack that made Skynyrd a global phenomenon.

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The Legacy They Honor: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Few bands in rock history have achieved the cultural impact and commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

 

Top Charting Songs & Billboard Positions

• “Sweet Home Alabama”– Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100

• “What’s Your Name”– Peaked at #13

• “That Smell”– Peaked at #95

• “Saturday Night Special”– Rock radio staple and fan favorite

• “Free Bird”– Iconic anthem; widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time

• “Gimme Three Steps” – Signature live favorite

 

Album Success

• Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd – Multi-platinum

• Second Helping – Multi-platinum

• Street Survivors – 5×Platinum

• One More from the Road – 2× Platinum live album

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Across their career, Lynyrd Skynyrd has sold over 28 million records in the United States and more than 60 million worldwide.

 

Awards & Accolades

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2006)

• “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama” consistently ranked among the greatest rock songs of all time by major music publications

• Multiple platinum and multi-platinum certifications

• Recognized as pioneers and defining architects of the Southern Rock genre

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Enter: Mr Saturday Night Special

Mr Saturday Night Special captures the explosive energy of Skynyrd’s golden era. From the unmistakable opening riff of “Sweet Home Alabama” to the extended, emotionally charged guitar solo of “Free Bird,” every show is a celebration of American rock heritage.

 

The band faithfully recreates:

• The legendary dueling-guitar harmonies

• The gritty Southern vocals

• The high-octane live experience

• The raw, unfiltered power of 1970s arena rock

Audiences don’t just attend a show—they relive a moment in rock history.

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Front and Center: Brodie Stewart

Leading the charge is the electrifying Brodie Stewart, whose commanding stage presence and unmistakable Southern grit anchor the band’s sound. Brodie, who has shared the stage several times with the great Lynyrd Skynyrd, doesn’t just sing these songs—he channels them.

With a voice that carries the soulful intensity, edge, and authenticity reminiscent of Ronnie VanZant’s legendary delivery, Brodie delivers every lyric with conviction and power. His ability to connect with audiences—whether in intimate venues or large outdoor festivals—creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and thrillingly alive.

 

Known for:

• A powerhouse vocal range

• Dynamic stage command and consummate professional having performed with several multi-platinum artists throughout the past two decades

• Emotional delivery that honors the originals

• Professionalism and dedication to authenticity

 

Brodie Stewart and Mr Saturday Night Special bring the spirit of Southern rock roaring back to life—night after night.

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The Experience

Mr Saturday Night Special doesn’t simply perform Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music—they embody it.

From the swagger of “Gimme Three Steps” to the thunder of “Saturday Night Special” and the epic crescendo of “Free Bird,” this band delivers a concert experience that is:

• Electrifying

• Authentic

• Musically precise

• Crowd-igniting

For die-hard Skynyrd fans and new generations discovering the music for the first time, Mr Saturday Night Special provides a front-row ticket to one of the greatest catalogs in rock history.

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Brodie Stewart

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From the backroads of Northern California to stages across America, Brodie Stewart has built a reputation as one of country music’s most electrifying live performers. Raised on country music, rodeos, and Southern rock, Brodie delivers every show with the kind of energy that turnsfirst-time listeners into lifelong fans.

Before launching his country career, Brodie fronted a Southern rock band that toured nationally, opened sold-out arena shows, and earned a Billboard-charting record. As a songwriter and producer, he’s also worked behind the scenes, writing and producing music for major-label artists before bringing his full focus back to the genre that’s always been home—country music.

Today, Brodie is taking his high-octane show to audiences nationwide, sharing the stage with some of country music’s biggest names, including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Darius Rucker, Lady A, Cole Swindell, Brett Eldredge, John Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Kacey Musgraves, Lee Brice, Josh Turner, Frankie Ballard, Parmalee, Joe Nichols, Easton Corbin, Big & Rich, Christian Kane, and many more.

Backed by a powerhouse band, Brodie’s concerts are packed with soaring guitars, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs choruses, crowd interaction, and the kind of authentic country party fans remember long after the lights go down. Whether it’s a county fair, festival, casino, theater, or concert hall, he brings the same passion, grit, and all-in performance every single night.

Rooted in real stories, hard work, and a love for the American spirit, Brodie Stewart is provingthat country music is meant to be felt as much as it’s heard—and if you’ve seen him live, youalready know the show doesn’t end until every fan leaves smiling

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Fred Hammond: Tiny Desk Concert

 

UAA’s Fred Hammond has been a leading architect of modern gospel music, particularly praise and worship, for over 40 years. From his time in groups like Commissioned and United Tenors to leading the choir Radical for Christ and maintaining a long solo career, it’s easy to see why Hammond’s visit to the Tiny Desk is frequently requested and long overdue. Fans for every Hammond era will find moments to sing along here. The recent “Love Never Fails” is designed to charge up your faith. Hammond takes us back to his Commissioned days with the 1986 track “Running Back to You.” His mega-hits “Jesus Be a Fence Around Me” and “No Weapon” are the perfect one-two punch for anyone needing spiritual encouragement against trying times. When we get to the perennial fan-favorite “We’re Blessed” (with a little bit of “Glory to Glory” sprinkled in), Hammond declares: “Tiny knows how to party in the Holy Ghost!” If the audience in the room that day is any indication, you won’t want the show to end either. So just restart the video and keep the praise party going. 

Gasoline Lollipops

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Over the course of six albums, Gasoline Lollipops have explored the far corners of amplified American roots music. They’ve been genre-benders and boundary-breakers, fusing the ferocity of punk-injected rock & roll with the rawness of folk music, the storytelling of country, and the soul of roadhouse R&B. On Kill the Architect, they team up with longtime Los Lobos member Steve Berlin to distill that ever-evolving sound into something signature and distinct. Partially inspired by frontman Clay Rose’s compositions for a modern ballet based upon the tale of Samson and Delilah, Kill the Architect tackles big themes — including connection, balance, identity, and the search for one’s true self — with an ever bigger sound, veering from heavy-hitting rock anthems to lighter, country-influenced folksongs. Produced by Berlin during a series of live-in-the-studio performances and brought to life by a band of hard-touring, finger-bleeding road warriors, Kill the Architect captures a band firing on all cylinders with their tank filled to the brim, and their wheels pointing toward a horizon of their own making.

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John Berry

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Grammy and Emmy award-winning singer-songwriter rose to stardom on the country charts of the 1990s with such mega hits as Your Love Amazes Me, Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, and She’s Taken a Shine. His annual Christmas tours brighten the holidays for thousands, as does his electrifying rendition of O’ Holy Night. 

“I love what I do, with a passion not seen in quite some time. I’m hopeful and excited about the future. I love singing and always will. I have a bus, an incredible stage presentation, a great band, a hands-on management team, and I’m always all dressed up and ready to go.” 

He and his family moved back to Music City after several years in Georgia, and in 2019, John is pursuing a touring and personal appearance schedule that is more active than ever. Given his wide range of music and number of releases, John is fortunate in that he can book a solo show with just himself and guitar, a small-band acoustic show or a full-band engagement and has more than enough hit material to captivate a crowd and deliver an evening full of musical memories. 

John’s enduringly powerful performances draw on a lifetime of making music and living life. Born in South Carolina and raised in Georgia, he began playing guitar at 13, performing shows at age 14, and making records at age 19. “By the time I was 17, I knew that music was what I wanted to do with my life,” and he has done it well ever since. 

Between 1979 and 1990, he recorded and marketed six albums on his own labels. The Graduation Song, which he wrote during his senior year in high school, became a perennial favorite at graduation ceremonies. It appeared on two of his early collections. 

Those early discs and John’s strong regional popularity attracted attention on Music Row. Capitol Records signed him to his first major label contract in 1992. Berry’s co-written hits A Mind of Her Own and Kiss Me in the Car introduced him to radio audiences in 1993. Then Your Love Amazes Me, What’s in it for Me and You and Only You thrust him to stardom in 1994. Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, I Think About it all the Time, and If I Had Any Pride Left at All were all major hits the following year, with Standing on the Edge of Goodbye earning John the coveted 1995 Grammy nomination. 

But it was his stunning performance of the title track of the 1995 CD O’ Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy to date. John began doing special Christmas tours that year and 2016 marks his 20th anniversary holiday concert tour. He has big plans to celebrate and involve the fans like never before for this anniversary celebration. He has also issued three more Christmas-music collections. If O’ Holy Night is all that anyone remembers of me, that’s fine with me,” he comments about his perennial Christmas popularity. “It is a truly inspired piece of music.” 

Happily, there were more successes to come. The hit Change My Mind earned John a Top-5 spot on the Country music charts in 1996. She’s Taken a Shine became an even bigger hit in 1997. Both fans and the media took note again when There He Goes was released as a 1999 duet with Patsy Cline. 

In 2002, Berry returned to making records for his own company, Clear Sky Records. Songs and Stories, a double CD, was issued that year. 

In 2003, John Berry released his I Give My Heart collection and its critically applauded wedding anthem Will You Marry Me. The disc also contained his versions of such classic love songs as Time in a Bottle, If, Love Look What You’ve Done to Me, Faithfully, Lady and Let’s Stay Together. I Give My Heart inspired still another popular concert series, The Love Tour. 

In 2008, Those Were the Days, was released, marking John’s return to mainstream country music. He created his first Christian-music CD in 2011. In 2012, John published the combination book and CD, again titled Songs and Stories. Over the years, he has continued to tour steadily. “We just have a great group of fans who welcome us every year. They are always there.” 

In late 2015, John launched a crowd-funded Kickstarter project that proved very successful. Overwhelmed by the fan response, John assembled an all-star studio team and cut both a Country album entitled What I Love the Most and a new album simply titled Christmas and released both in late 2016. 

Blessed with the ability to make the music he wanted to make (and not what a label dictated) allowed John the time to write and create what many music critics who have heard bits & pieces are saying could be his best, most complete project yet. “I’m excited to have been able to release this new music and bring it to the fans through a new distribution agreement with Sony RED. It’s a new time in the music business and technology allows me to be closer to my fans and interact in new ways. You know, God just keeps blessing me. There are new opportunities coming at every turn.” 

“With time, I’ve learned that the road to fulfillment is doing what I was called to do, love to do, and then doing it the best I can, regardless of the circumstances. And for me, that is making music and singing for people.” 

2017 found John touring in several configurations (acoustic solo, acoustic trio and full band) culminating in the year-ending legendary Christmas Tour, marking its 21st year this year. 

Also, in August of 2017, John launched a new, weekly, internationally syndicated television show entitled Songs and Stories with John Berry that explored the songs and stories that changed the lives of his weekly guest. Superstar guests in Season 1 of the show include Billy Ray Cyrus, Billy Dean, Mo Pitney, Neal McCoy, Suzy Bogguss, Collin Raye, Craig Morgan, Mark Wills, Delbert McClinton, Clay Walker, and Lee Roy Parnell. He followed up a successful Season 1 with Season 2 that showcased artists like Steve Dorff, Mac McAnally, Bryan White, John Schneider, Radney Foster, Terri Clark, Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Pam Tillis, Rhonda Vincent, newcomers Sean Berry, Preston James and Blane Howard and closing out the season with the legendary group, Exile. 

Songs and Stories with John Berry aired for two years, multiple times weekly to over 105 million homes across the United States as well as the UK and New Zealand on great networks like Heartland Television, The Family Channel, The Country Channel, Phil Mack’s Keep it Country (UK), Country TV (New Zealand) and Ride TV. 

Along with Season 2 of Songs and Stories with John Berry, 2018 saw John celebrating his 25th anniversary since signing his major label deal, touring the country, being recognized by the State of Georgia with a proclamation naming a day in his honor, receiving the key to the city in his old hometown of Athens, Georgia after a sold out return show there (celebration his first show in an Athens club in 25 years), being featured in the critically acclaimed major motion picture “Beautifully Broken” by singing the title cut, which saw him notch his first Top 30 Country in hit in 22 years, releasing a new recording project which contains several songs John co-wrote that celebrates his life, entitles “Thomas Road” and ended with his celebrated Christmas tour, the 22nd annual tour. 

2019 proved to be another surprising year, with health challenges kicking it off. In January, John was diagnosed with cancer of his tonsils and had them removed. That was followed by 7 rounds of chemo and 35 rounds of radiation. He took the first 4 months of the year off to recuperate and his treatments successfully removed the cancer before resuming and singing as if it never happened. 

John took advantage of being off the road for the bigger part of 2020 and created new opportunities to continue his reach to his fan base and reach new ones. Highlights include partnering with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for his weekly series, “Songs and Stories For Kids,” which charted multiple times on the Pollstar Live Stream Chart. 

He released a new video and re-recorded a new single for “The Graduation Song,” and with his wife Robin, launched a new podcast, Faith Family & Friends with John & Robin Berry, which to date has featured an array of interesting and famous guests from across the spectrum of interests including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Richie Furay, Country & Gospel Music Hall of Fame member (and former Statler Brother) Jimmy Fortune, Country Music Hall of Fame member (and Oak Ridge Boy) Duane Allen, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, former University of Georgia College Football coaching legend Vince Dooley, Country Music greats Billy Dean, Darryl Worley, Charlie Daniels (in his last public interview). Also featured are best selling authors Kim Campbell (widow of music great Glen Campbell) and Megan Alexander (Inside Edition National correspondent & co-host of Circle TV’s Coffee Country & Cody show) and many others. 

In 2022 he released the faith-based album Find My Joy on Gaither Music and supported it with church performances alongside his regular solo and band shows. 

Berry is a member of the North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame and is currently celebrating several major anniversaries in 2025 and 2026 including the 30th Anniversaries of hit singles “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye” (Feb 2025), “I Think About It All The Time” (June 2025), “O Holy Night” (Sept 2025), and “If I Had Any Pride Left At All” (Oct 2025). 2026 will see the 30th Anniversaries of hit singles “Change My Mind” (July 2026), “She’s Taken A Shine” (Nov 2026), and his “Christmas With John Berry” will hit a milestone with the 30th anniversary tour.

Berry recently completed his 29th Annual “Christmas With John Berry” Tour and is making plans for a very special 30th Annual “Christmas With John Berry”.

“I think I am a few years behind Kenny Rogers when it comes to Christmas tours in country music,” shares John. “That’s hard to comprehend.”

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