Marathon Talent Agency is a full-service artist management and development company focusing on multi-genre talent ranging from country to pop to comedy. Leading the dynamic new agency after a storied career in the music business, Peter Strickland has directed successful campaigns for Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Faith Hill, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes and more as Chief Marketing Officer for Warner Music Nashville. Not only did he create and grow the label’s comedy offerings into a profit center while elevating the careers of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry The Cable Guy and others, he also shepherded Jimmy Fallon’s Grammy winning comedy album Blow Your Pants Off. “Developing artistry from its beginnings to the TOP is my greatest passion,”says Strickland, “and, really, that’s always been true.”