The Neal Deal: Morgan Wallen and The Neal Agency's Austin Neal are launching Sticks Management, where Wallen will be the only client. Previously co-managed by Big Loud's Seth England and K21's Kathleen Flaherty, Wallen will continue to be booked by TNA. Flaherty continues as Exec. Dir. of the Morgan Wallen Foundation. Launched in 2022 (CAT 2/7/22), TNA's booking clients also include Ernest, Riley Green, Hardy, Chase Rice. Anne Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. The company expanded into publishing last year via a co-venture with Warner Chappell Music (CAT 11/2/23). Prior to launching his company, Neal worked at WME, Triple 8 and Oswald Entertainment. Reach him here.