Veteran artist manager Gary Borman has retired, he announced on Sunday, and will be shuttering the doors of his namesake company 50 years after its inception.
His client of 25 years, Keith Urban, will be moving to a new firm although a rep tells Variety there is no announcement to be made yet. The news was first reported by the New York Post.
Over the years Borman Entertainment has worked closely with such artists as the Yellowjackets, the Bee Gees, James Taylor, the Violent Femmes, Dwight Yoakam, Faith Hill and along with Steve Moir, the Rolling Stones and Natalie Cole.
Borman, far left, with Urban, second from right, in 2006 (Photo by Rick Diamond/WireImage)
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Borman said, “To say I’ve been lucky to have spent my time doing what I’ve loved, would be an understatement. I’ve worked side by side with some of the most gifted artists. I’m grateful beyond words to all the teachers, artists, colleagues, collaborators, supporters, Lady Luck, as well as the adversaries and turbulent moments that sharpened his resolve and taught him how to manage emotion and life.”
Urban says, “I’m so grateful to Gary (and my entire Borman Nashville family) for the most incredible and successful time together. It was extraordinary – what we were able to accomplish together – and I’ll forever be grateful for the creative and collaborative spirit we were all a part of for so long. I wish Gary and everyone at Borman Entertainment the very best journey ahead and look forward to what the future holds for all of us.”
Borman added, “Keith and I shared a journey not unlike brothers. The place that I have in my heart will remain warm and my mind filled with wonderful memories. I have been and will remain a fan.”
Variety will have more on the situation as it develops.