Chris Kappy's Make Wake Artists, which represents acts including Luke Combs, has announced a partnership with One Twenty One Management.
Founded by Adam Hale, One Twenty One is home to Muscadine Bloodline, Ben Chapman and Josh Weathers.
“I’ve always believed that the best partnerships are built on shared values before shared success,” said Kappy. "Adam Hale and the Muscadine Bloodline team have built something authentic by staying true to who they are, and that’s exactly the kind of artist and people we want to be in business with.
"At Make Wake Artists, we’re focused on helping exceptional talent create long-term careers without sacrificing their identity. Adam’s vision, leadership and commitment to the band make this a natural fit, and we’re excited to work alongside him as Muscadine Bloodline continues to reach new heights. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to the Make Wake family.”
Make Wake's Jarrod Holley added: “Some partnerships are special because of the artists, and some are special because of the people – this is both. Adam has been one of my closest friends for more than 20 years, so getting the chance to work together at this stage of our careers is a lot of fun."
I've admired how he's grown Make Wake with a fan-first mindset, and I believe that philosophy pairs naturally with my artist-first approach built on integrity, communication and execution
Adam Hale, One Twenty One Management
Both companies are based in Nashville, Tennessee, and Hale said he first met Kappy years ago when tour managing Kip Moore in the UK.
“I've admired how he's grown Make Wake with a fan-first mindset, and I believe that philosophy pairs naturally with my artist-first approach built on integrity, communication and execution," said Hale. "On top of that, Jarrod Holley has been one of my closest friends for more than 20 years. We talk every single day, bouncing ideas off each other and helping each other navigate this business, so at some point it just made sense to be working under the same roof.
"Between that relationship and the resources Make Wake brings to the table, I couldn't be more excited about what this partnership means for our artists and everything that's ahead.”
Hale is joined in the partnership by Ivan “Churro” Haro, who serves as day-to-day manager for Muscadine Bloodline, Chapman and Weathers. Haro also manages metalcore band Glasslands and has previous experience working with artists including Morgan Wallen, Tyler Rich and Matt Stell.
PHOTO (L-R): Jarrod Holley, Adam Hale & Chris Kappy
Credit: Madelyn McGee
