Universal Republic label, “Faircraft Records'” Chris Mann talks with Yahoo! in Ron’s studio.
A great and encouraging write-up of our breaking artist, Yahoo!’s Lyndsey Parker writes, “I do believe that Chris may be one “Voice” alum who can become a million-seller and establish “The Voice” as a legitimate star-maker. After all, just look at the robust record sales for opera-belting reality veterans like “Got Talent’s” Susan Boyle and Jackie Evancho, or crossover opera stars like Andrea Bocelli and Il Divo….
Fair, a multi-platinum producer who’s guided the careers of Vanessa Carlton, The Black Eyed Peas, The Pussycat Dolls and Mann’s own Voice coach Christina Aguilera, tells THR that White Christmas and Mann’s debut album will allow the former Voice contestant to successfully transition from being on a reality show to having a music career.
Read more from The Hollywood Reporter here.
Chris Mann, the classically trained singer who made it to the finals NBC’s series “The Voice,” is the first act signed to Ron Fair’s new Universal Republic imprint Faircraft.
Read the full Billboard article here.
I had the chance to meet up with the hot group Aziatix. These guys are on fire right now with the #1 record in Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Expect great things to come from these guys.
“The old rules don’t apply, I’m generating my own projects and operating as my own mini label, where I can partner [on an artist] with record companies or a television network or brands and sponsors. And I can give Irving an opinion, should he be needing one.”
-Ron Fair, The Hollywood Reporter
Here is a piece the Hollywood Reporter did about my future endeavors. We talked about my new role at Front Line, how I will be involved with The Voice,…
Ron Fair, record industry veteran and former Chairman of Geffen Records, is a veteran A&R executive, record producer and songwriter. In a career that has spanned over 25 years at major record labels he has produced and arranged hits for several artists, but he is best known as a “guru/mentor”, guiding the careers of unknown artists and turning them into superstars.
Among the artists he has mentored are Christina Aguilera, Keyshia Cole, Travis Garland, Lady Gaga, U2 , Vanessa Carlton,…
After decades of storage, the plaques, scores, magazines, and Grammy nominations are out and photographed. Wow – It’s more than I ever imagined! Only 153 more to go. It’s amazing what you accumulate in your attic.
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