Lindsay Rush
Summary
I discover, create, develop, curate uncharted artists and undiscovered hitmakers across all genres.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
A&R | Head of Music Casting | Talent Producer
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
12.2015 - Current
- For the past 8 1/2 years, I have been the Head of Music Talent/A&R for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, where I discover, create, develop, curate, guide and ultimately launch the careers of artists & music acts across all genres
- I'm very proud to say that several of my artists have been some of AGT's most popular and successful music acts in the show's nearly 20-year long history
- And many of them are now enjoying incredibly prosperous and fulfilling real-world success as well
- Notable example include...
Casting Producer
BEAST GAMES - Amazon Prime
05.2024 - 07.2024
- I recently completed casting on BEAST GAMES - starring the world's #1 influencer, MrBeast
- As a team, we cast 8000 individuals from all walks of life, each hoping for the opportunity to compete in a series of large-scale challenges, and the chance to win a life-changing grand prize a $5,000,000.
Talent & Casting
BUILDING THE BAND - Netflix
04.2024 - 07.2024
- "Building the Band" will bring together 50 of the most talented singers to compete for the chance to form their own music group...without initially meeting face-to-face
Casting Producer
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRITY IMPERSONATOR
08.2023 - 10.2023
- This project was so much fun to work on because it required me to take a deep dive into the world of Tribute Artists
SONGWRITER + ARTIST DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
MUSIC CAREERS TO D.I.Y. FOR
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Discovering, Developing and Curating Talent is what I do
- It's what I was meant to do - I find incredibly gifted people of all kinds, and I give them the platform they need to create the careers of their dreams
Talent Producer | A&R
AMERICAN IDOL
06.2014 - 10.2017
- In my role as a Talent Producer for ABC's long running, hit show, AMERICAN IDOL," I have discovered and procured several of the country's most promising up-and-coming singers and recording artists
Creative Director
Deston Entertainment
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Deston Entertainment, Inc
- Is owned by Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer, Desmond Child.
Creative Director/Song Plugger
The Judy Stakee Company
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Producer, Songwriter & Artist Development
A&R Coordinator
Epic Records
01.2012 - 01.2013
- As an A&R Coordinator, I reported directly to Executive Vice President of A&R, Mike Flynn.
Personal Assistant
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Coordination & Management of National Book Tour (Between a Heart & a Rock Place: A Memoir)
Touring Production Asst.
PAT BENATAR
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Managed on-site logistics.
Independent
Lindsay Rush
01.2000 - 08.2011
- Toured extensively with several well-known artists, ultimately landing the coveted role as Rock legend, Pat Benatar's opening act for 4 consecutive tours.
Skills
- A&R Research
- Talent Recognition - Highly Developed Ear
- Highly Intuitive
- Foresight & Creative Vision
- Music Tastemaking
- Artist Development
- Hit Song Science
- Avid Connector
- Vocal Arrangement
- Autodidactic
- Artist Relations
- Songwriter Development
- Creative Strategizing Resourcefulness
- Achievement Oriented
- Out-of-the-box-thinking
- Deep-dive Research
- Idea Person
- Organizational Skills
- Internationally Charting Songwriter
- Industry Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Soft Skills
- Well-Rounded Experiential Industry Knowledge
- Communication (Verbal & Nonverbal Creativity & Innovation
- Networking Skills
- Consistency
- Extensive Personal Network of Talent & Music Professionals
- Positive Attitude
- Go-Getter
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strategic Collaboration
- Leadership Skills
- Persistence
- Creative Partnerships
- Proactive Song Placement
- Relationship Development
- Branding & Artist Identity
References
1. Pat Benatar
- Please contact manager; Peter Rinker - (310) 209-3120
2. Simon Gavin
- Global Head of Music/A&R (Simon Cowell/SYCO Ent./Sony UK) - +44 7565 612246
3. Desmond Child
- Diamond-Certified Songwriter/Producer - (786) 546-0199
4. Danielle Brisebois
- Academy Award Nominated Multi-Platinum Songwriter/Producer - 310-463-4387
Timeline
Casting Producer
BEAST GAMES - Amazon Prime
05.2024 - 07.2024
Talent & Casting
BUILDING THE BAND - Netflix
04.2024 - 07.2024
Casting Producer
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRITY IMPERSONATOR
08.2023 - 10.2023
A&R | Head of Music Casting | Talent Producer
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
12.2015 - Current
Creative Director
Deston Entertainment
07.2015 - 12.2016
Talent Producer | A&R
AMERICAN IDOL
06.2014 - 10.2017
SONGWRITER + ARTIST DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
MUSIC CAREERS TO D.I.Y. FOR
01.2013 - 01.2023
Creative Director/Song Plugger
The Judy Stakee Company
07.2012 - 07.2015
A&R Coordinator
Epic Records
01.2012 - 01.2013
Personal Assistant
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
08.2008 - 10.2011
Touring Production Asst.
PAT BENATAR
06.2008 - 10.2011
Independent
Lindsay Rush
01.2000 - 08.2011
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