Eric Hurt

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

Eric Hurt is an accomplished music professional with a background in music composition and arranging. He studied Bachelor of Music, Composition and Arranging at Belmont University. Eric currently holds the position of VP of A&R / Nashville at EMPIRE, a company specializing in distribution, recordings, and publishing.

Prior to his role at EMPIRE, Eric held senior creative positions at prominent organizations in the music industry. He was the Sr. Director of Creative at Black River Entertainment, LLC, Sr. Director of Creative at Spirit Music Group, and Vice President of Creative/A&R at Zavitson Music Group. Additionally, Eric served as the Creative Director at Universal Music Publishing / Brentwood Benson.

Throughout his career, Eric Hurt has demonstrated a strong passion for music and a keen understanding of the creative and business aspects of the industry. His diverse experience across multiple organizations highlights his expertise in A&R, creative direction, and music publishing.