ABOUT
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Wes Mayers has had a varied and successful career in the entertainment industry including television, video, and music. After college Wes moved to Los Angeles, California where he worked in network television for 3 years. He then moved on to video production and distribution where he was a partner at Sen-Sei Productions for five years.
Wes relocated back to Nashville in 1992 and immediately returned to the music business full time by starting his own ASCAP and BMI publishing companies. In 1993 he formed a new venture called Laurelwood Entertainment. Laurelwood's emphasis was on music publishing, artist development, and artist management.
The first artist/songwriter signed was Rodney Atkins. Rodney currently is on the Curb Records label. Rodney has had the honor of having 6 #1 singles with "If You're Going Through Hell" that was #1 for 3 weeks, "Watching You" that was #1 for 5 weeks, "These Are My People" and "Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)," "It's America, and "Take A Back Road" Additionally his song "Caught Up In The Country" set a record for the longest run on the country singles charts in 2019. Rodney also had the honor of having won the ACM's Best New Male Vocalist.
Additionally he signed Craig Morgan who is currently on the Broken Bow label. Craig had the 2005 Billboard "Song Of The Year" with "That's What I Love About Sunday" as well as back to back #1 records with "That's What I Love About Sunday" and "Redneck Yacht Club" he also signed Terry Joe Terrell who was on Journey Records, and the trio Mullins - Black. Wes secured two record deals for Mullins-Black, one on the Almo Sounds label and one with Atlantic Records.
His publishing company has had songs recorded by Justin Moore, George Jones, Lorrie Morgan, Rodney Atkins, and Craig Morgan to name a few. Additionally Mayers has been recognized by the video industry with Telly awards for his production of two videos for international publisher Broadman & Holman.
In addition to being a member of NARAS, ACM, CMA, BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC, Wes is a member of the FAB Board and advisory board for the School Of Commercial Music at Belmont University.