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Shane Quick | |
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| Born | February 28, 1979 Cullman, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Concert promoter, Entrepreneur |
| Spouse | Laura L. Quick |
| Children | Ethan Quick, Clay Brown |
Shane Quick (born February 28, 1979) is an American concert promoter and entrepreneur whose career spans over two decades in the entertainment industry. He is known for his involvement in organizing Rock the South, one of the largest country music festivals in the United States, [1] and for his leadership in advancing Premier Productions as a prominent global promoter. Quick currently manages the coordination of over 600 shows annually, spanning various locations worldwide [2] [3]
Early life
Shane Quick was born on February 28, 1979, in Cullman, Alabama. Son of Joyce and Millard Quick, he primarily lived with his grandmother, Linnie Mae Quick. [4] Despite facing hardships early in life, including divorce, loss and substance abuse, Quick developed a passion for music during his adolescence, particularly as a drummer in his high school marching band. [5] Although he did not complete high school, Quick later pursued further education at Wallace State Community College before attending the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. [6] [5]
Career
In 1998, Quick founded Real Life Entertainment, with a focus on promoting and supporting Christian events, as a tribute to his late brother. His involvement with the success of Casting Crowns marked a significant milestone in his career. [5]
In 2006, Real Life Entertainment was acquired by Gary Gentry and Roy Morgan, owners of Premier Productions, prominent figures in Christian music promotion. Following the acquisition, Shane Quick's role expanded to co-owner, contributing to Premier Productions' development. [7] Under Quick's leadership, Premier Productions was recognized as the top promoter for faith and family events, [2] ranking fourth nationally and thirteenth globally. [8] [9]
In 2012, Quick played a role in establishing Rock The South festival, initially conceived as tornado relief for Cullman. [10] [11]Over the years, the festival evolved into one of the nation's largest country music events, recognized as the sixth-best country music festival in the United States. [1] [12]Since its inception, the festival has not only provided a significant economic impact [13] [14] to the small city in Alabama [15] [16] [17]but has also hosted country music artists, including Morgan Wallen [18], Chris Stapleton [19], Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., and more. [20] [21]
In 2018, Quick founded Round Table Management. [6] Both Premier Productions and Round Table Management were acquired by Waterland, a private equity group based in Denmark in 2021. [22]
In 2023, Quick was appointed President of Touring & Strategic Expansion at LiveCo, focusing on developing new opportunities in productions, tours, venues, and festivals. [23] [24]
Achievements
Quick's professional achievements include attending the Grammy Awards alongside partners and staff from Premier Productions showing support for recording artists associated with the company who were nominated, including Lauren Daigle, Tori Kelly, Jesus Culture, and Elevation Worship. [25]
References
- ^ a b Dauphin, Chuck (2017-12-19). "The 10 Best Country Music Festivals". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America". Cullman Tribune.
- ^ "Shane Quick". TEDxWilsonPark.
- ^ Mann, W.C. (2017-03-24). "Shane Quick bringing "culinary & social venue" to Warehouse District, inspired by beloved grandmother". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Cullman Good Life Magazine - Winter 2018". 2018-11-06.
- ^ a b "In Good Company: Shane Quick – Good Grit Magazine". 11 February 2019.
- ^ cullmansense (2015-07-16). "Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Pollstar Top 100 Promoters" (PDF).
- ^ "Premier Productions Named #4 Promoter In U.S. And #13 Worldwide By Pollstar". Business Insider.
- ^ Galilee, Noah (2019-07-06). "6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman's most famous tourist destinations". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Times, Trent MooreThe Cullman (2013-04-27). "Shane Quick stopped talking about it - and did it". The Cullman Times. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Hodak, Brittany. "'Rock The South' Music Festival Founders Reveal Keys To Consistent Growth In An Overcrowded Market". Forbes.
- ^ Budhwani, Shayan (2022-12-19). "Talk of Alabama | Katherine's Conversation with Rock the South Founder Shane Quick | 12.16". WBMA. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Rock the South supports Cullman area economy".
- ^ McKoy, Tiffany (2023-08-09). "'It's an unbelievable economic impact'". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Rock The South Benefit to Feature Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and more". Music Connection Magazine. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Pearl, Wendy (25 May 2023). "Rock The South Labor Of Hometown Love - VenuesNow".
- ^ Staff, WBRC (November 8, 2021). "Morgan Wallen, Alabama headline Pepsi Rock the South 2022 lineup". Fox News.
- ^ mcolurso@al.com, Mary Colurso | (2022-11-10). "Rock the South 2023: Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Zach Bryan on lineup". al. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ cullmansense (2019-01-26). "Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Killian, Sarah (2022-08-05). "'Rock the South' music festival returns to Cullman". WVTM. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Independent Event Promoters Partner To Form LiveCo". Country Insider. February 2023.
- ^ Speer, Deborah (2023-02-02). "Indie Promoters Form LiveCo - VenuesNow".
- ^ Mims, Taylor (2023-10-26). "LiveCo Names Shane Quick President of Touring & Strategic Expansion". Billboard.
- ^ Palmer, David (2019-01-19). "World recognition: Quick, Premier Productions crew headed to Grammys". The Cullman Times.
Category:Living people Category:American businesspeople Category:American music industry executives Category:American entrepreneurs
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the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a
neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of
independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid
peacock terms that promote the subject. | |
- Comment: This was deleted nine years ago, and I read in the log, "no independent sources, no evidence of notability"--that still applies, a few newspaper reports from the local press notwithstanding. Let editors also be mindful of the
WP:BLP.
Drmies (
talk) 03:32, 21 March 2024 (UTC)
Shane Quick | |
|---|---|
| |
| Born | February 28, 1979 Cullman, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Concert promoter, Entrepreneur |
| Spouse | Laura L. Quick |
| Children | Ethan Quick, Clay Brown |
Shane Quick (born February 28, 1979) is an American concert promoter and entrepreneur whose career spans over two decades in the entertainment industry. He is known for his involvement in organizing Rock the South, one of the largest country music festivals in the United States, [1] and for his leadership in advancing Premier Productions as a prominent global promoter. Quick currently manages the coordination of over 600 shows annually, spanning various locations worldwide [2] [3]
Early life
Shane Quick was born on February 28, 1979, in Cullman, Alabama. Son of Joyce and Millard Quick, he primarily lived with his grandmother, Linnie Mae Quick. [4] Despite facing hardships early in life, including divorce, loss and substance abuse, Quick developed a passion for music during his adolescence, particularly as a drummer in his high school marching band. [5] Although he did not complete high school, Quick later pursued further education at Wallace State Community College before attending the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. [6] [5]
Career
In 1998, Quick founded Real Life Entertainment, with a focus on promoting and supporting Christian events, as a tribute to his late brother. His involvement with the success of Casting Crowns marked a significant milestone in his career. [5]
In 2006, Real Life Entertainment was acquired by Gary Gentry and Roy Morgan, owners of Premier Productions, prominent figures in Christian music promotion. Following the acquisition, Shane Quick's role expanded to co-owner, contributing to Premier Productions' development. [7] Under Quick's leadership, Premier Productions was recognized as the top promoter for faith and family events, [2] ranking fourth nationally and thirteenth globally. [8] [9]
In 2012, Quick played a role in establishing Rock The South festival, initially conceived as tornado relief for Cullman. [10] [11]Over the years, the festival evolved into one of the nation's largest country music events, recognized as the sixth-best country music festival in the United States. [1] [12]Since its inception, the festival has not only provided a significant economic impact [13] [14] to the small city in Alabama [15] [16] [17]but has also hosted country music artists, including Morgan Wallen [18], Chris Stapleton [19], Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., and more. [20] [21]
In 2018, Quick founded Round Table Management. [6] Both Premier Productions and Round Table Management were acquired by Waterland, a private equity group based in Denmark in 2021. [22]
In 2023, Quick was appointed President of Touring & Strategic Expansion at LiveCo, focusing on developing new opportunities in productions, tours, venues, and festivals. [23] [24]
Achievements
Quick's professional achievements include attending the Grammy Awards alongside partners and staff from Premier Productions showing support for recording artists associated with the company who were nominated, including Lauren Daigle, Tori Kelly, Jesus Culture, and Elevation Worship. [25]
References
- ^ a b Dauphin, Chuck (2017-12-19). "The 10 Best Country Music Festivals". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b "Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America". Cullman Tribune.
- ^ "Shane Quick". TEDxWilsonPark.
- ^ Mann, W.C. (2017-03-24). "Shane Quick bringing "culinary & social venue" to Warehouse District, inspired by beloved grandmother". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ a b c "Cullman Good Life Magazine - Winter 2018". 2018-11-06.
- ^ a b "In Good Company: Shane Quick – Good Grit Magazine". 11 February 2019.
- ^ cullmansense (2015-07-16). "Premier Productions Grows to be Largest Producer of Christian Concerts in America". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Pollstar Top 100 Promoters" (PDF).
- ^ "Premier Productions Named #4 Promoter In U.S. And #13 Worldwide By Pollstar". Business Insider.
- ^ Galilee, Noah (2019-07-06). "6th Annual Cullman Area Tourism Awards highlight stories of Cullman's most famous tourist destinations". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Times, Trent MooreThe Cullman (2013-04-27). "Shane Quick stopped talking about it - and did it". The Cullman Times. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Hodak, Brittany. "'Rock The South' Music Festival Founders Reveal Keys To Consistent Growth In An Overcrowded Market". Forbes.
- ^ Budhwani, Shayan (2022-12-19). "Talk of Alabama | Katherine's Conversation with Rock the South Founder Shane Quick | 12.16". WBMA. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Rock the South supports Cullman area economy".
- ^ McKoy, Tiffany (2023-08-09). "'It's an unbelievable economic impact'". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Rock The South Benefit to Feature Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and more". Music Connection Magazine. 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Pearl, Wendy (25 May 2023). "Rock The South Labor Of Hometown Love - VenuesNow".
- ^ Staff, WBRC (November 8, 2021). "Morgan Wallen, Alabama headline Pepsi Rock the South 2022 lineup". Fox News.
- ^ mcolurso@al.com, Mary Colurso | (2022-11-10). "Rock the South 2023: Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Zach Bryan on lineup". al. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ cullmansense (2019-01-26). "Explosive response to 2019 Rock the South lineup". The Cullman Tribune. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ Killian, Sarah (2022-08-05). "'Rock the South' music festival returns to Cullman". WVTM. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ^ "Independent Event Promoters Partner To Form LiveCo". Country Insider. February 2023.
- ^ Speer, Deborah (2023-02-02). "Indie Promoters Form LiveCo - VenuesNow".
- ^ Mims, Taylor (2023-10-26). "LiveCo Names Shane Quick President of Touring & Strategic Expansion". Billboard.
- ^ Palmer, David (2019-01-19). "World recognition: Quick, Premier Productions crew headed to Grammys". The Cullman Times.
Category:Living people Category:American businesspeople Category:American music industry executives Category:American entrepreneurs