About Us
GOA is committed to representing the very best Christian music artists and tours. Our desire is to balance business and ministry. With our knowledgeable team of agents, we have over 40 plus years of experience to help you create a successful event or plan a strategic tour.
Our ultimate goal is not just to book another date or tour for our artists, but rather create long term partnerships with our clients. GOA is dedicated to serving you with honesty, humility, and a standard of excellence in all that we do.
The GOA Team
Greg Oliver
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Greg Oliver, president and CEO of GOA, Inc., has devoted 23+ years to promoting concerts and booking today’s top Christian music’s artist & bands.
In 1991, Oliver formed GOA, Inc., what is recognized today as one of Christian music’s foremost booking agencies for top-notch artists, including BarlowGirl, Mark Schultz, Todd Agnew, Big Daddy Weave, NewSong to name a few.
“It’s rewarding to know that what we do is making an eternal impact on the world through the artist we represent,” comments Oliver. That is something that I can get up every day and give my life to.”
Greg and his wife, Lisa Oliver, reside in Franklin, Tennessee with their sons Brad and Blake.
Stephen Garrett
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Stephen Garrett has been with GOA since 2000. Stephen, who started with the company as a sales associate, was quickly promoted to agent and served in that role for more than 5 years. The knowledge & experience Stephen has gained over the years led him to being promoted to General Manager of the company. As GM, he is charged with expanding and further developing the services GOA offers, as well as working closely with company president Greg Oliver on the day to day operations of GOA.
A music business graduate of Belmont University, Garrett is also an acclaimed singer/songwriter. He won the school’s prestigious Writer’s Showcase, a recognition previously garnered by such noted performers as country artist Brad Paisley.
Stephen and his wife, Jaime, live in Nashville, Tenn. with their sons, Carter, Wes, and Cooper.
Brandon Edmonson
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Brandon Edmonson joined the team at GOA in the summer of 2008, bringing with him a strong sales background and an insightful perspective on how technology is changing the music industry and the way people experience music. Prior to being at GOA, Brandon spent 3 years heading up the sales department for a division of PassAlong Networks, an innovative technology company focused in the digital music space.
“Music has always been a huge part of my life, especially Christian music. I am honored and excited to be partnering with GOA in supporting a great roster of artists that are touching lives on a daily basis and truly making an eternal impact”.
Brandon was born and raised in Kansas City, KS and moved to Nashville in 2000 to attend Trevecca Nazarene University where he played soccer and obtained a Communications and Marketing degree. Brandon and his wife Becka reside in Franklin, TN with their daughter Brooklyn and son Gabriel.
Ember Tanksley
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Ember Tanksley joined the team at GOA, inc. in September 2011. Upon receiving a bachelor’s degree in Music in 2002 at Wake Forest University, she accepted a position at William Morris Agency (WMA), where she worked for over 9 years. She successfully completed the Agent Trainee program and spent two years running the Christian Music Division, signing and servicing clients such as Brian “Head” Welch, Sandi Patty, P.O.D., and many others.
“My time at William Morris Endeavor has given me a solid foundation that I’m excited to build upon at GOA. Working hard to bring about opportunities for clients is my passion and I’m thrilled to join the team at GOA!” says Tanksley.
Ember is an active member of the YIP organization (Young Industry Professionals) and Gospel Music Association. She is a member of West End Community Church where she participates in the Greeter’s Ministry and co-leads a Community Group with her husband, Forrest. She sang with the Nashville Symphony Chorus for 8 years and was a Section Leader during the grand opening of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Ember also is on the programming committee and has taught music at Barefoot Republic Camp for the past 5 years.
Ember & her husband Forrest resides in Nashville, TN.
Ashley Payne
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Michelle Kreutner
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Bryan Robison
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Gina Tate
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