Russ Garner

Founder and CEO

Based in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Little Dog Entertainment stands out as a comprehensive music management company. With a dedicated focus on your success, we blend financial responsibility with unparalleled industry expertise to propel your career forward while safeguarding your artistic endeavors.

Founded by industry veteran Russ Garner, whose journey from a humble stagehand at Crew One to a nationally touring drummer, and ultimately to a seasoned manager, embodies our ethos. Through years of firsthand experience, Russ has navigated every facet of the music industry.

At Little Dog Entertainment, we provide a comprehensive suite of services capable of covering every aspect of your career trajectory. This includes crafting effective social media marketing strategies, seamless distribution through our partner Symphonic, and management of publishing, sync licensing, booking, and tour logistics.

Our approach evolves alongside the industry and our clients, ensuring adaptability and longevity. By fostering a holistic environment, we empower our clients to thrive and create enduring careers. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you and chart a path towards sustainable success.

Carmen Hagan

Agent

Originally hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Carmen has been surrounded by music her entire life. Having Panamanian and American citizenship, she’s been able to intersect and understand different genres of music spanning from rock to cumbia.
Carmen is a recent graduate from College of Charleston majoring in communication and minoring in French. While at the college, she interned at Ohm Radio 96.3 F.M which is Charleston’s first commercial-free local radio station. There, she was a radio announcer producing 14 of her own shows. She strives to provide a well-rounded approach to the agent industry as well as being able to effectively manage events and artists using her communication skills.