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(LOS ANGELES, CA – September 17, 2026) – Brett Kissel – the multi-platinum, 23-time CCMA and 3-time JUNO Award-winning country music superstar – has signed with MPI Talent Agency for worldwide agency representation.
Kissel will be represented by Jordan Tubiolo, MPI’s Vice President of Global Touring, and Paul O’Neil, who heads MPI’s recently established Canadian office. The agency will work alongside longtime industry executive Kevin Bushey, President and CEO of Elevation Entertainment Agency. MPI will also represent Kissel through its Brand Partnerships division, pursuing opportunities across North America.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the MPI team alongside Jordan, Paul and Kevin,” says Kissel. “I’ve got a fire lit inside me and a long list of goals and dreams I want to chase, and I’m excited to have this team beside me as I go after them. I’m incredibly grateful to be welcomed into the MPI family and to have people around me who believe in what’s ahead.”
“We are incredibly excited to advocate for Brett each day, both in his home country of Canada and around the world,” says Tubiolo. “Brett is one of the most accomplished and talented artists in Canada, and his connection with country music fans is incredibly authentic and passionate. We are confident that Kevin Bushey, Paul O’Neil and MPI’s Canadian team will be the perfect partners for Brett as he continues his prestigious career at the top of Canadian music. At the same time, the rest of our team at MPI will methodically cultivate Brett’s career throughout the rest of the world, both as a touring artist and off the stage as well.”
Performing from an early age and building an audience from the ground up, Kissel has gone on to play arenas and headline major festivals across Canada, becoming one of the country’s most successful country artists. Kissel has earned more than 20 Top 10 radio singles, 4 #1 hits, 6 platinum and 14 gold singles and 2 gold-certified albums.
For the past 15 years, Kissel was represented by Jim Cressman at Invictus Entertainment Group. Cressman is launching a new enterprise, with details to be announced soon.
Looking ahead, Kissel will expand his The Side You’ve Never Seen Tour with a limited run around the holiday season, visiting some of his favourite venues as well as stops requested directly by fans. In 2027, Kissel will continue to perform across Canada while expanding his international touring footprint, with a focus on building new audiences and bringing his music to fans in the U.S. and markets around the world.
ABOUT BRETT KISSEL: Known for his charismatic personality, dynamic stage presence and unique musical style, Brett Kissel has soared to the top of the Canadian country music charts as one of the country’s most celebrated entertainers. With 23 CCMA Awards – including the 2026 Humanitarian Award – 3 JUNO Awards, 2 Gold-certified albums, 14 Gold singles, 6 Platinum singles and more than 20 Top 10 radio hits including 4 #1s, his impact is undeniable. Kissel has toured with Brad Paisley and Garth Brooks and collaborated with Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, 98° and Dierks Bentley. Following the ambitious four-album rollout of The Compass Project and its accompanying national tour, Kissel entered a powerful new chapter last year with a run of Top 10 singles from his latest album “Let Your Horses Run” including “Cowboys & Dreamers,” the title track and “Hurtin’ Songs.”
ABOUT MPI TALENT AGENCY: MPI Talent Agency is one of the most renowned and storied entertainment agencies worldwide. The company represents talent globally for touring, live performances, branding and beyond. MPI was founded in 1993. At its inception were industry veteran Michael Pick; several agents and executives previously at William Morris Agency; and three-time Grammy-winning vocalist Lou Rawls. Since its founding 33 years ago, MPI remains independently owned and operated.
Brett Kissel media contacts:
Adam Gonshor adam@collabopr.com (Canada)
Christy Watkins christy@aristomedia.com (US)
Brett Kissel agency contacts:
Jordan Tubiolo jordan@mpitalentagency.com
Paul O’Neil Paul@mpitalentagency.com
Kevin Bushey kbushey@elevationentertainmentagency.ca