Todd Wilkes Entertainment
Todd Wilkes is a seasoned music industry professional with a remarkable journey that began at a very young age. He gained invaluable experience working for successful recording artist Eddie Rabbit, where he delved into the world of Music Publishing. Todd’s passion for music led him to take the helm at Mary Tyler Moore Music before making significant contributions as the Vice President of the Creative department at BMG Music.
At BMG Music, Todd played a pivotal role in the company’s success, helping it earn the prestigious title of BMI Publisher of the Year. Following this accomplishment, he continued his career trajectory by serving as the Vice President for the legendary Rick Hall at Fame Music. Todd has had the privilege of representing, signing, and working with esteemed writers and producers such as John Hiatt(Have a little Faith), Angelo Petraglia(Kings of Leon), Hugh Prestwood(Ghost in this House),Leslie Satcher(Troubadour)and James LeBlanc(Relentless)among others.
Throughout his illustrious career, Todd has worked with and developed talented artists like Josh Thompson, Crystal Shawanda, Gary Nichols, and Stephanie Bentley, who wrote the to iconic song “Breathe” by Faith Hill. His managerial expertise has guided Grammy Award winners, ACM Awards, Emmy Awards and Juno Award recipients to success, showcasing his keen eye for talent and dedication to nurturing artists’ and writers careers.
Todd’s expertise in working with songwriters has led to chart-topping hits recorded by renowned artists such as George Strait, Blake Shelton, Kenny Cheney, Trisha Yearwood, Jason Aldean, Gretchen Wilson, Merle Haggard, Montgomery Gentry, Allison Krauss, Sara Evans, and many more. “You must let the song reveal itself to you the way the writer created it. I like for the song to tell me who the writer is”. Placements of over 300 songs and 100 million in Album sales to date. His passion for discovering and supporting unsigned artists and writers inspired him to establish Todd Wilkes Entertainment, a platform dedicated to helping emerging talents secure deals with publishers and record labels.
In addition to his contributions to the music industry, Todd is deeply passionate about motivational speaking. He shares his experiences of getting songs recorded and inspires unpublished songwriters and artists to persevere in their creative endeavors. Todd Wilkes is a visionary in the music industry, driven by his unwavering commitment to empowering aspiring talents and encouraging them to chase their gift with determination and resilience.