Merrill Artists is a global music company singularly focused on the creative and commercial success of a world-class roster of artists. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Nashville, New York, and London—and in partnership with Marshall Arts and Marshall Arts USA—the company’s national and international concert promotion infrastructure is deeply established and widely respected. This powerful foundation uniquely positions Merrill Artists to craft consistent, winning strategies that move artists forward at every stage of their careers.
Founder Tommy Merrill brings decades of hands-on leadership across live music, artist development, advocacy, and global touring. As Senior Talent Buyer for Rockwood Music Hall for nearly a decade, Merrill helped define the ethos, reputation, and brand of what grew from a fledgling club into one of the most celebrated concert venues in the country. During that time, he personally booked more than 35,000 performances, building enduring relationships with emerging artists and earning a reputation rooted in belief, discipline, high standards, and tangible results.
That reputation—championing music makers and advancing careers with intention—now forms the cornerstone of Merrill Artists’ own ethos.
Following three groundbreaking years as President of The Press House’s Artist Development division, and as a central figure in the national #IRespectMusic movement, Merrill carried that ethos to Capitol Hill, repeatedly meeting with members of Congress to advocate for meaningful reform and legislation on behalf of creators.
Merrill is presently honored to have served as the Head of the US office for Marshall Arts, based in Los Angeles, for ten years. Throughout his career, Merrill has worked on a global scale with artists including Sir Paul McCartney, P!nk, Herbie Hancock, Sir Elton John, Cher, and many others. He remains deeply involved in producing intimate underplay concerts for globally recognized artists, large-scale live events, and global brand activations that place artists in meaningful cultural moments.
Merrill Artists stands on its founder’s unwavering commitment to artist advancement, where musicians don’t just grow, they thrive.
Where music isn’t simply a pursuit, but an identity.
Where audiences discover great music, and great artists find their audience.