NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — Booking agency BiCoastal Productions announced the addition of former Kinkead Vice President & Agent, Art Benson to its agent team.
In his new role at BiCoastal, Benson, who is currently based near Nashville, will take on oversight for bookings in the Western U.S., as well as fairs, casinos, and festivals on a national level.
Benson joins BiCoastal Productions following an eight-year stint at Kinkead Entertainment Agency, where he worked with artists such as Bill Engvall, Lorrie Morgan, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bob Eubanks, Flo Rida, Chingy, RaeLynn, Jerrod Niemann, and Tony Jackson, among others.
He began his career in 2010 at Deep South Entertainment before attending Nashville’s Belmont University where he studied songwriting and Music Business.
His resume also includes roles at Red Ridge Entertainment and Big Spark Music Group as well as an independent promoter, staging shows in and around the Belmont University Campus.
“I’m excited to join the team at BiCoastal Productions and look forward to growing with their ever-expanding roster. I share their vision in matching artists with the right venues and anticipate seeing that vision grow in the years to come!” Benson stated.
“We have admired Art’s achievements as an agent from afar and were excited by the opportunity to have him join us,” says BiCoastal President, Jack Forman. “His approach to booking and building thriving relationships with buyers and artists aligns with our vision for where BiCoastal is heading! We are excited for him to be a part of this team and for our artists and other agents to benefit from his experience.”
