THE ARTIST MANAGEMENT GROUP
The AMG is an independent, full-service entertainment company that supports artists in all career stages. Founded by industry veterans Rob Beckham and Bill Simmons, the AMG offers a range of services including artist management, publishing, and records.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
ROB BECKHAM
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Beckham is the co-founder of the Artist Management Group and currently serves as its Chief Executive Officer. The well-known industry veteran has spent the last three decades shaping the careers of some of country music’s most successful artists and has received some of the industry’s top honors. He has been named CMA Touring Agent of the Year, TJ Martell Ambassador of the Year and honored by the Nashville Association of Talent Directors at their annual gala. Additionally, Beckham has been repeatedly named to Billboard Magazine’s Power 100 list and Nashville Power Players list; Variety Magazine named him one of the Top Touring Agents in the United States, and he has been featured in several mainstream publications including Forbes, Pollstar, USA Today, and many others.
BILL SIMMONS
Partner
A graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in psychology and political science, Simmons began his career in social services. In the late 1970’s, he turned his attention to the music business when he met Paul Davis and moved to Atlanta to work at Bang Records. This led into artist management where Simmons became a partner at The Fitzgerald Hartley Co. For the past 20+ years, he has managed the careers of Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Kellie Pickler, Jerrod Niemann, Restless Heart, Brett James, The Kinleys, and others. In 2019, Simmons opened The AMG bringing along current clients Paisley and Young. He currently serves on many boards including Country Music Association, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Grammy Museum Mississippi.