Eric Hurt

VP of A&R / Nashville at EMPIRE - Distribution - Recordings - Publishing

Eric Hurt serves as the Vice President of A&R Publishing for the Nashville division of EMPIRE, a company involved in distribution, recordings, and publishing. He has held this position since June 2019, where he focuses on expanding EMPIRE's presence in the country music space and overseeing its publishing roster in Nashville.1

Professional Background

Experience: Hurt has over two decades of experience in the music industry, having previously worked in various roles that include:
- Senior Director of Creative at Black River Entertainment (2017-2019), where he represented hit songwriters and artists.
- Senior Director of Creative at Spirit Music Group (2016-2017), facilitating creative collaborations and talent development.
- Vice President of Creative/A&R at Zavitson Music Group (2012-2016), managing artists and songwriters.
- Creative Director at Universal Music Publishing's Christian division (2008-2012).1

Education

Hurt holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition and Arranging from Belmont University, which he attended from 1996 to 1999.1

Recognition

He has been recognized in Billboard's lists, including the 2020 Indie Power Players and the 2020 Country Power Players, highlighting his influence and contributions to the music industry.1