SOURCE: deadline.com
John Legend and his production company, Get Lifted, have signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The EGOT-winning musician and producer is embarking on the North American leg of his Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour and is returning to NBC’s The Voice alongside fellow winning former coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine for the upcoming 29th season titled The Voice: Battle of Champions.
“John Legend’s impact on entertainment and culture is unparalleled,” said UTA Partner and Co-Head of Talent Jay Gassner. “UTA is proud to support his artistic and entrepreneurial vision across music, film, television, books, brands, and beyond.”
Added UTA Partners and Co-Heads of Global Music David Zedeck and Sam Kirby Yoh, “John is a global musical icon and one of the most acclaimed, decorated artists of our time. The impact of his celebrated live performances powers his globally recognized brand the world over. We are thrilled to be joining his team.”
Legend’s discography includes a dozen albums, most recently Legend (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and My Favorite Dream (2024). Alongside partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, he co-founded Get Lifted Film Co., whose recent titles include the Children’s & Family Emmy-winning HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, Paramount+’s Loudmouth and Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow. Projects in the works include NBC/Peacock’s “Before I Let Go,” inspired by Kennedy Ryan’s best-selling novel, Blacktop Wasteland, inspired by the S.A. Cosby novel, the Misha Green feature film B-Sides, and Phantom, a modern-day reimagination of Phantom Of The Opera.
An advocate for social justice, Legend founded FreeAmerica in 2014, aiming to transform the conversation around criminal justice policies and combat mass incarceration.
He continues to be managed by Friends At Work’s Ty Stiklorious, with legal representation from Aaron Rosenberg at Myman, Greenspan, Fox, Rosenberg, Mobasser, Younger & Light as well as Nina Shaw at Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein & Leazcano.