Mike Drudge
Mike, founder of Class Act Entertainment, worked for four years performing with the Grand Ole Opry's Jim & Jesse Show. In addition to performing in the band, Mike represented the legendary duo as booking agent. A graduate of Purdue University, Mike grew up on a northern Indiana farm and had plans to become a veterinarian when Jim & Jesse offered him a job performing in their band. He accepted, and later became their booking agent. He has served on the International Bluegrass Music Association's Board of Directors for the past seven years, and is the current chairman of the board.
Email Mike here.
Class Act Entertainment is a member of the following professional organizations:
IBMA - International Bluegrass Music Association
APAP - Association of Performing Arts Presenters
CMA - Country Music Association
AMA - Americana Music Association
NATD - Nashville Association of Talent Directors
IFEA - International Festivals & Events Associon
KFEA- Kentucky Festivals & Events Association
North American Folk Music & Dance
Alliance
Susan Huston Drudge
Susan runs the contract department here at CAE, and also processes all artist itineraries, press requests, etc. She produces the nicest looking contracts in the business! She is originally from Arlington, Texas, where she was active in the music scene. Susan worked for a short time at Warner Brothers Records and Monterey Artists in Nashville before coming to CAE.
Email Susan here.
Shelton Feazell
Shelton is the newest staff member at CAE, coming aboard during the summer of 2001. Shelton performed with bluegrass great Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver for several years, playing and singing bass in the group. Most recently, Shelton has been out touring with the great Loretta Lynn, adding bass vocals to the group. Shelton continues to be active as a studio musician and vocalist as well as writing. He is the Responsible agent for Jim Hurst & Missy Raines.
Email Shelton here.
