Russell Johnson, Talent Coordinator

 

Russell Johnson is a 25+ year veteran of the live entertainment and talent coordination industries with an extensive track record. Specializing in Name-Artist procurement and Specialized Productions, the roster of acts and projects he has designed and managed is as varied as the music industry itself. His deep and long-standing relationships with Artists, Management Companies and National Booking Agencies have afforded his clients with the best possible solutions for their entertainment needs. Specializing in Private Corporate Events, Large Multi-Act Festivals and Non-Profit Fundraising Events, his clients have ranged from The NFL Players Party at The Super Bowl to Director of Special Projects and Sports Marketing for Gaylord Entertainment’s Grand Ole Opry Group to the Grand Openings of Mohegan Sun Casino, the Gaylord Arena (now Bridgestone Arena in Nashville), to Special Projects and Promotions for the NBA, the NFL, and the NHL, NASCAR and the 1996 Olympic Games. His corporate clients have spanned the arena including Coca-Cola, IBM, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AT&T, Navistar, and many more. Through his various work with Non-Profits, Russell and his company (JRJ Entertainment Productions, Inc.) have been responsible for contributing over $3 million dollars for deserving charities across the country. His deep relationships in all facets of the entertainment industry have earned him the nickname “Mr. Rolodex” by many major Meeting Planning and Non-Profit entities around the globe. His passion for his work and presenting quality live entertainment is evident in his success and reputation within the entertainment world. For more information, please visit www.jrjproductions.com. Russell is pleased and proud to be associated with the Veterans Serving Veterans’ “Heroes of The Stage” concert and telethon event and looks forward to a successful inaugural event and for it to continue for many years to come. Nashville is an optimal location for such a worthwhile event and believes the support will be intensive and very beneficial to the men and women that have proudly served and sacrificed for our country and our way of life.