Amanda Edmonds
CEO, Artist Management/Artist Development
Amanda’s lifelong passion for music carried her from childhood talent shows to college practice rooms, even as she pivoted academically from music to healthcare. She earned a BS in Nursing from Clemson University and an MS in Nursing from Vanderbilt University—singing to soothe her patients along the way—then added a bachelor's degree in Music Business from Full Sail University to bridge clinical empathy with industry acumen. A chance encounter with a major‑label executive in 2011 opened the door to the business side of music; under a decade‑long mentorship, she refined her booking and management skills. By 2020, she had forged key venue relationships, and in 2021 she officially launched Mandalyn Entertainment, now operating throughout the US. By 2025, Amanda had grown to include Mandalyn Media, Mandalyn Publishing, FaithWorks, and Band Together, Inc., sparking the need to have all lines of business sheltered under Mandalyn Music Group in May 2025. Amanda is a proud member of the Country Music Association, the Texas Country Music Association, the Americana Music Association, Women In Music, as well as the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Her transparent, artist‑first approach has earned nominations for Management Company of the Year, Promoter of the Year, and ISSA Representative of the Year, an award for Promoter of the Year and she was welcomed into the Recording Academy’s Class of 2024—affirming her commitment to treating every artist as a partner, never a paycheck.
Buddy Hyatt
Producer
Buddy Hyatt is a seasoned musician, producer, and recording professional whose career spans decades of work alongside some of the most recognizable names in country, rock, and popular music. Throughout his career, Hyatt has produced or recorded with an impressive roster of artists and entertainers, including The Bellamy Brothers, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, T. Graham Brown, Doug Stone, John Anderson, George Jones, Paul Shaffer, Barry Gibb, David Frizzell, and Collin Raye. His versatility as a musician and studio professional has allowed him to work across genres while developing a reputation for musicianship, professionalism, and an instinctive understanding of what makes a great record and live performance. Hyatt’s experience extends well beyond the studio. Over the years, he has toured with artists including Toto, Mickey Gilley, Randy Travis, and Lynn Anderson, performing on stages alongside some of the most respected entertainers in the business. Today, Buddy continues his career on the road with acclaimed bluegrass and country group Dailey & Vincent, bringing decades of professional experience and musicianship to every performance. From legendary recording sessions to major touring stages, Buddy Hyatt has built a career defined by versatility, longevity, and a lifelong commitment to making great music.