meet the team
Robert Deaton
Robert Deaton is a visionary director and producer who has created one-of-a-kind film, television and music performances that define careers, from emerging artists to superstars. Robert has more than two decades of experience, producing some of the most successful, long-running, artist-driven franchises on network television.
He’s worked with superstars across all genres including Garth Brooks, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Stapleton. He’s earned the trust of the industry for his creative vision, passion for music, and genuine respect for the artists. Since 2007, he’s served as executive producer of country music’s biggest night of the year - the “CMA Awards” on ABC. The two-time Emmy winner has helmed ABC network specials “CMA Fest” since 2004, and “CMA Country Christmas” since 2010. Robert’s connection to authentic American culture is where his artistic vision thrives.
Mary Hilliard
Mary Hilliard Harrington leads the Nashville office of Red Light Management, where she is also responsible for the careers of Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Caylee Hammack. Harrington founded the award-winning entertainment publicity firm The GreenRoom in 2006 and helped build the careers of Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton and many more. In 2021, she created and executive produced the “New Years Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” special for CBS and Paramount Plus, and she continues to develop music based content and programming for broadcast and streaming partners. Harrington is a former Chairman of the CMA Board, where she still serves as Director at Large. She is also an officer with the Riser Foundation, which has raised over $8 million dollars for children’s charities to date.
coran capshaw
Coran Capshaw founded Red Light Management in 1991 at the beginning of his now 30-year role as the manager of Dave Matthews Band. Red Light has grown to become home to one of the largest and most diverse artist rosters in the music industry. The company’s managers oversee the careers of over 400 artists.
Beyond artist management, Capshaw is a partner in various large-scale music festivals and concert venues across the country including Outside Lands, SXSW, Ascend Amphitheater and Brooklyn Bowl. Currently, he and Dave Matthews Band are helping spearhead the resident-led redevelopment of over $200M worth of affordable and public housing in Charlottesville.
shanna strassberg
Emmy Award winner, Shanna Strassberg, is a consummate television and music industry professional.
Having spent the last 20 years in TV production as both Talent Booker and Producer, Shanna has successfully worked with artists, actors, and celebrities on a multitude of series, live events, music specials and red carpets. Shanna has booked over 4,500 musical guests as well as personalities from film, television, comedy, and sports, on a large array of networks and online properties. She has great instincts for recognizing talent and getting the best version of that person to reveal themselves on camera. Shanna also spends time creating her own video series, dreaming up documentaries, and executing terrible recipe ideas in the kitchen.