{
  "id": 12961948,
  "title": "The Deals: Jeb Hurt’s Floating Leaf Management Joins Red Light; WMG Sells EMP Merch to whynow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/the-deals-jeb-hurts-floating-leaf-management-joins-red-light-wmg",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T21:49:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/koe-wetzel-management-firm-red-light-music-biz-deals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeb Hurt's management company, Floating Leaf Entertainment, has joined forces with Red Light Management, bringing its roster of artists under the global firm's umbrella. The roster includes breakout country star Koe Wetzel, along with Kolby Cooper and Fox & Vead. Floating Leaf artists will now have access to Red Light's worldwide team, encompassing music, touring, brand partnerships, and entertainment opportunities. Jeb Hurt, the founder of Floating Leaf, expressed excitement about the merger, stating that it will provide a larger platform for the artists to grow their careers. Red Light Management, known for its global reach and reputation for nurturing artist development, is thrilled to welcome Floating Leaf's roster to its fold. Ben Kline of Red Light praised Jeb Hurt's keen instinct for artists and the trust he has earned in the industry. The merger is seen as a significant opportunity for the artists, who will now have access to Red Light's resources, relationships, and global reach.",
  "summary": "In other recent deals, Carter Gregory's Plot Twist signs a JV with 10K/Atlantic, Capitol gets into business with Christian and gospel label Wings Music and more.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}