CEO / Managing Owner
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Managing Owner / Artist Development
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About the Agency
Phyllis — “As a manager, I handle the daily business of the artist. I work very closely with my artists on a regular basis looking for new ways to market music--it’s about branding your artist and in today's world, there are many, many different avenues to take. As a result of working so close to my artists we become more like partners. The group of artists under my management has developed into a close knit family. We are all about supporting each other in all aspects of life. The music and acting business is tough, and we understand that, so having a family to get you through makes a world of difference.”
What We Offer
- Management
- Consulting
- Label solicitation
- Distribution
- Licensed AirPlay / A BlastFM Ltd Affiliate
- Website Design / Hosting
- Graphics: logos, song artwork EPK
- EPK Design
- Branding
- Works to get artist before television
- Social Media Promotion and Support
- Social Media Growth
- Works with Booking Agents
- Seeks record deals
- Works with Nashville Producers regularly from low end to high end producers
- Award Show Consultant
- Award Show Submissions
- SGU won Excellent Professional Promotion Company of the Year 2020 and 2021 at The Red Carpet Awards in Holland
- Josie Awards 2018 & 2022 - Manager of the Year
- SGU has been nominated for Management Company of the Year for last 4 years. Also, for Professional Promotion Company of the Year
- Phyllis is a member of the Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) and the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
- Billy, as co-owner handles artist development. He’s the IT person. He designs websites, logos, artwork for single, EP or Album releases. He works with Phyllis to develop a brand for our artists.
Meet the Team
Phyllis Salter-GannFounder/Owner
Member of CCMA and TCMA Phyllis grew up listening to Country music. She started being around Country Music Artists at 13 years old. She had a friend who performed. Her mom played piano. She dated some well known Texas musicians. Some went on to play with Main Stream Artists and one a producer in Nashville. This is how Phyllis met many of the older Main Stream Artist. She remains friends with several of the older mainstream artists and their descendants today. Phyllis’s first trip to Nashville was at 15 with her friend. Her friend performed with Larry Butler at the CMA Fest. Phyllis came home and begged her mama to move Nashville. She told her it was the closest they could get to heaven. She went back at 17 when my friend was being offered a record deal with RCA. Phyllis had already fallen in love with Nashville on her first trip. Of course, she’s been many times since.
Phyllis spent lots of time around some of the older artists. She wanted to be a manager. A couple advised Phyllis and taught her about the industry. In her early 20’s she managed for 4 years. Then, divorced and was raising her son as a single mom. So, she changed her profession. After remarrying in 1996, her husband encouraged her to go back into music management. In 2010 she started Salter Gann Universal Promotions and Management. A few years later, she incorporated to a LLC. At first for a few years offered her services for free. After forming the company she began charging for her services. SGU offers services to artists who aren’t under management too. Phyllis is the sole manager of SGU. Salter Gann Universal Promotions and Management LLC. SGU won Manager of the Year at The Josie Awards in 2018 & 2022. Phyllis been a part of three Indie Artists Record Labels. She’s currently working with a business associate of 7 years to launch a label which will be co-owned by both companies. It’ll be a different type label. We’re doing things differently. Artists will have more control. It’ll be a one stop shop for everything the artists need. Phyllis has been a Tour Manager on 3 tours during the pandemic. Phyllis has managed several artists who have won at the Josie Music Awards. A little over 3 years ago SGU purchased an internet radio station which is fully licensed and pays royalties. This was another item on Phyllis’s bucket list marked off. "Don't let hate infect your heart"
- Montrell Jackson |
Billy HallsCo-Owner
I’ve worked in law enforcement for the past 13 years, but music has always been a huge part of my life. Many of my family members have been involved in music since I was old enough to remember. My father played the drums, my uncle played the bass, keys, and sang, my cousin plays the guitar, and his son plays multiple instruments. I play the bass, drums, and dabble a bit with the guitar and keys and have been able to share the stage with folks like Parmalee, Tracy Lawrence, and Trace Adkins. The first instruments I ever played were the violin and fiddle in middle school. I first recorded in the studio in 2003 on drums and later recorded bass tracks for my current band Blacktop Rodeo. I have been involved in several projects since the late 90’s. Growing up I was exposed to a wide variety of music from oldies, classic country, rock, and pop. If I had to pick a favorite Genre or two, it would have to be 90’s rock and country music. I have worked on several projects and have always had a love for growing the brand and doing the things that nobody really takes into consideration when it comes to the industry. From building websites, booking, social media, show production, lighting, live sound, and much more. Seeing that I am no longer a spring chicken I think now is the time to help other artists help fulfill their dreams. I am very appreciative of the opportunity Phyllis and SGU has offered to me and look forward to getting things moving in a positive direction for many artists now and in the future. “No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.”
– Reid Hoffman |
Contact Us
We have artists all across the USA and Canada! Though our main business is conducted in the US and Canada, our contacts reach internationally. If you are looking for management, don't hesitate to give us a call. We welcome any and all questions! For booking, please see below for contact information.
Due to the high demand of the knowledge we have about the industry as well as our personal contacts within, we also offer consultation for those who would like advice but don't necessarily want to be under management (see prices below).
If you're calling in regards to any of our current artists, we look forward to hearing from you as well.
PHONE BY APPOINTMENT (text to set up):
903-357-2644
Consultation (by appointment with Phyllis):
GOLD - $600 for 4 months
SILVER - $400 for 2 months
PREFERRED - $250 for 1 month
BRONZE - $50/hr phone call
Due to the high demand of the knowledge we have about the industry as well as our personal contacts within, we also offer consultation for those who would like advice but don't necessarily want to be under management (see prices below).
If you're calling in regards to any of our current artists, we look forward to hearing from you as well.
PHONE BY APPOINTMENT (text to set up):
903-357-2644
Consultation (by appointment with Phyllis):
GOLD - $600 for 4 months
SILVER - $400 for 2 months
PREFERRED - $250 for 1 month
BRONZE - $50/hr phone call
