Dan + Shay Join Forces with The Core Entertainment for Exciting New Chapter
Dan + Shay, the multi-Platinum, GRAMMY-winning duo, have recently signed with The Core Entertainment for artist management. This partnership will see them working closely with co-founders and CEOs Simon Tikhman and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk. The duo expressed their excitement about joining The Core, highlighting the company's music-first approach and their belief in the team's passion and vision for their music. They are looking forward to embarking on the next chapter of their career together.
The Core Entertainment, a multi-genre management and label venture distributed by Universal Music Group, represents a diverse roster of artists including Bailey Zimmerman, Cameron Whitcomb, Nate Smith, Josh Ross, and Nickelback. The company offers opportunities in music, touring, brand partnerships, and media projects, with a focus on the long-term growth of artists. Dan + Shay's move to The Core is seen as a strategic step in their career evolution, aligning with their expansion into new creative and business ventures.
Dan + Shay's recent success on their North American Heartbreak On The Map Tour, where they sold over 8,000 tickets and grossed over $550,000 at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, demonstrates their strong fan base and live performance appeal. Following the release of their holiday album, It's Officially Christmas: The Double Album, the duo has continued to engage with fans through holiday singles and covers. Their catalog of global hits has garnered billions of streams and multiple certifications worldwide.
The duo will continue to be represented for live bookings by Jeff Krones of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). With The Core Entertainment on board, Dan + Shay are entering a new era with a management team dedicated to expanding their opportunities in music, touring, and strategic partnerships. The future looks bright for this talented duo as they continue to make their mark in the music industry.