Opry Entertainment Group Acquires Majority Interest in Southern Entertainment
January 14, 2025
Opry Entertainment Group (a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties) has acquired a majority interest in Charlotte-based Southern Entertainment, a live events, hospitality and production company that produces festivals including Carolina Country Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest, Lovin' Life Music Fest and Greenville Country Music Fest. The founders (Durkin and Pedlow) will remain in leadership roles as OEG integrates artist-development programs and looks to expand festival offerings and geographic reach.
- Buyers
- Opry Entertainment Group, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
- Targets
- Southern Entertainment
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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