Mary Harrington

Mary Hilliard Harrington is a prominent artist manager based in Nashville, Tennessee, currently serving as a senior manager at Wild Heart/Red Light Management. She has been instrumental in shaping the careers of several major country music artists, including Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, Kip Moore, Elle King, and LANCO. Her expertise lies in artist development and brand building within the music industry.13

Professional Background

• Current Position: Artist Manager at Wild Heart/Red Light Management since September 2016.
• Previous Experience: Harrington founded The GreenRoom, a publicity company, in 2006 and served as its owner until it was sold in 2015. She has also been involved in various initiatives to support artists and the music community, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.134

Leadership Roles

Harrington holds significant leadership positions within the music industry:

• Chairwoman of the Country Music Association (CMA), where she has advocated for industry relief efforts during crises.
• Secretary of the Riser Foundation, which has raised over $8 million for children's charities.123

Advocacy and Contributions

Beyond her management role, Harrington is known for her advocacy work focused on gender diversity and inclusion within the industry. She has participated in task forces aimed at improving hiring practices and addressing unconscious bias.34 Additionally, she has been active in community support initiatives following natural disasters and during the pandemic.3

Education

Harrington attended The University of Alabama from 1994 to 1997.1

Her career reflects a deep commitment to both artist development and community engagement within the country music landscape.