Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
• Blake Duncan and Scott Hendricks announced the launch of TAYCAN Entertainment, a Nashville-based independent music publishing and A&R company.
Duncan (left) has established himself as one of Nashville’s most respected creative executives. During his tenure as Sr. Creative Director at Combustion Music, he helped develop and champion writers behind multiple No. 1 Country songs. Prior to Combustion, Duncan held creative and A&R roles at Dreamlined Entertainment.
As former President & CEO of Capitol Records Nashville, EVP of A&R at Warner Music Nashville, and President & CEO of Virgin Nashville, Hendricks (right) has produced 82 No. 1 singles and 126 Top 10 hits while helping launch and shape the careers of Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, Dan + Shay, and many more.
“I’m excited to launch TAYCAN Entertainment alongside Scott Hendricks,” says Duncan, who will serve as President of day-today operations for the company. “Scott has done it all, and I look forward to learning from him while helping push our creatives to reach their highest potential. Our goal is simple: find great songs, invest in great people, and build careers that last.”
Hendricks remarked, “I haven’t met an executive with Blake’s passion for songwriters, knowledge, and work ethic in years. Together, we’re building a company centered around creativity, relationships, and helping writers reach their full potential. I truly believe the best is yet to come.”
