UTA Adds Another Half Dozen Pros

• Leading global talent, entertainment, and sports company UTA announced six new additions to its growing Nashville headquarters — Emily LaRose, Marissa Smith and Elisa Vazzana join as Music Agents, Amy Lynch joins the Comedy Touring division as an Agent, Brandi Brammer will serve as Senior HR Business Partner, and Emily Wright serves as a Music Brand Partnerships Agent. The announcement follows on the heels of the recent hiring of Scott Clayton as Co-Head of Global Music, Matthew Morgan as Co-Head of UTA Nashville, and Buster Phillips as a Rock Agent.

LaRose joins UTA from WME, and previously worked at CAA and APA. Smith began her career at WME, where she helped build and lead WME’s first Virtual Appearance Department, while also serving as WME’s first-ever Social Action Music Agent. Vazzana spent the past 14 years with CAA, representing many leading Country artists. She’s also the founder of the Nashville chapter of Rhythm of Hope and a member of NARAS, CMA, ACM), and International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA).

Lynch joins UTA from WME, where she represented the live touring careers of comedians, podcasters, and influencer talent, as well as overseeing the launch of the comedy department’s major arena and theater tours. Brammer most recently served as VP/Human Resources at WME, and previously led the HR team for the southeast region at CAA. Wright previously worked in the music brand partnerships department at CAA for nearly 10 years.

“We are honored to welcome this powerhouse group of industry professionals into our Music City headquarters,” said David Zedeck, Partner and Co-Head of Global Music. “The collective breadth and scope of our new colleagues will be a tremendous addition as we continue to expand our footprint in Nashville and beyond.” Pictured, (l-r): Brandi Brammer, Amy Lynch, Emily LaRose, Emily Wright, Marissa Smith & Elisa Vazzana. [Photo credit: Austin Lord]