The music industry can be rough and tough. Don's is certainly a breath of fresh air, bringing life and warmth to a journey that can be alone and cold. His authencity and sincerity is evident in the many compliements and praise from others. These testimonials on Don Grierson are a reflection of a man who is one of the music industry's legends.

Check out what others are saying about Don!

• "Don [Grierson] has always shown not only honesty and integrity, but an amazing natural ability to remain human in a sometimes brutal business. Working with Don, we always felt truly represented. He is able to work with realities and imagination at the same time. He believed in us when no one else really did. You can't buy that kind of sincere insight."
  ANN WILSON
  HEART
  www.heart-music.com

• "With the decline of major music labels in this quickly changing world of new media, new business models are popping up everywhere to compensate. At the forefront of that surge of talented entrepreneurs is Don Grierson. I couldn't have made the record I did and kept my money in my pockets as I have without his help. Thanks Don!"
  JON PETER LEWIS
  American Idol Finalist
  www.jonpeterlewis.com

• "I have known Don for many years and he has always been a great song man. He is the consummate professional and has given well known artists many hits during his career. He has also delivered many hits for me. From one animal lover to another, rock on Don.
  DIANE WARREN
  Songwriter (ASCAP Songwriter of the Year 6 times and Billboard’s Songwriter of the Year 4 times.) www.dianewarren.com

• "Don Grierson is one of the most highly respected A&R people who has ever worked in our industry. He's got great ears, and can get anyone and everyone to take his calls."
  MICHAEL LASKOW
  CEO, TAXI
  www.taxi.com

• "Don is a rare breed of a unique A & R man. He is very comfortable talking to artists and record producers about making the best record possible, and has no problem rolling up his sleeves, going in the studio and helping accomplish that. Don always knew it was about the song."
  MICHAEL LIPPMAN
  Lippman Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA (Manager, Matchbox 20, Bernie Taupin, Anna Nalick, Major Record Producers)
  www.lippman-ent.com

• "Don is one of the most intuitive executives I know. And he knows how to act on his intuition. He is someone who is creative and who knows how to implement. I have had the privilege of working along side Don on many projects and it is a pleasure to be with someone who is not only thinking about the structure of the business but fights for the authenticity of the creative process."
  JUDY STAKEE
  Snr. VP, Creative, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
  www.warnerchappell.com

• "Don Grierson is my choice to run a record company or guide an artist's career. He is professional, has integrity, has seen all aspects of the business and knows how to successfully develop artists creatively and business-wise."
  OWEN J. SLOANE
  Entertainment Attorney, Berger Kahn, a Law Corporation
  www.bergerkahn.com/attorneys.php/60

• "Don Grierson's knowledge of the music business is inexhaustible. He has experienced every part of it from the inside and, just as important, can explain it to others! He is honest, sincere and passionate. His industry credentials are astounding! He is an instructor at M.I."
  KENNY KERNER
  Director/Music Business Program, Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA
  www.mi.edu

• "If you look up "record man" somewhere, no doubt you'll find Don's picture! In the grand tradition of all that term means, Don's got the talent, the ears, the experience, the integrity and the patience (yes the patience!) to get the job done. And done well. He's the consummate professional - has seen it all, done it all and has lived to tell !"
  BRENDAN OKRENT
  Assistant VP/Creative, ASCAP. Home of the World's Greatest Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers.
  www.ascap.com

• "Don is someone I trust to turn to when I need "ears". He has been involved in choosing some of the biggest hits songs I've had both as a singer and a writer. On occasion they were songs I had written that I didn't see the value in myself! If it wasn't for his vision, I would have missed out on their potential . His experience, instinct, and ability to listen with his heart has earned him his reputation as one of the great A and R consultants in the business."
  AMY SKY
  Cafe Records/EMI Recording Artist, Toronto, Canada
  www.amysky.com

• "Don has really helped me in so many ways to understand the music industry, and how it all works. He has also proven himself to be quite a sounding board for my ideas, as diverse as they may be ... He is always honest, and knows something good when he hears it. Don has really been an asset in developing an image and a sound that feels right, and is infinitely more sellable and presentable than what I had when I met him. I would also say that he is a genuine person with a genuine drive to help true artists to succeed."
  NICK BLACK
  Independent Rock Artist/Songwriter, San Diego, CA
  www.nickblack.net

• "Dons expertise and knowledge of the process of making records that connect with their intended audience combined with his years of experience and success in the business is almost impossible to find today"
  GARY BORMAN
  Borman Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
  Manager (Faith Hill, James Taylor, Keith Urban)

• "I've known Don Grierson for a great many years. Don's ears for great songs are unsurpassed anywhere in the music business. Don also has an incredible ability to play the role of the general public and command this information to achieve great results translating to hit records. Don is simply amazing! He adds immeasurable value to any creative process or team."
  JIM ZUMWALT
  Entertainment Attorney, Zumwalt, Almon & Hayes, Nashville, TN
  www.zahlaw.com

• "I became acquainted with Don when I was 17-years-old. Although I had a "real" voice and had always wanted to be a singer, before I met Don I had no idea where to begin. He was extremely helpful in focusing me and pointing me in the right direction. He located songs for me, helped me to figure out the type of artist I wanted to be, introduced me to wonderful people, and remained continually helpful in my growth process as an artist. While Don is very kind and encouraging, he is also professional and honest and never leads anyone on to make a quick buck, traits one does not always find in the music industry. It has always been, and continues to be, a fantastic experience working with Don."
  MOLLY GUTMAN
  21, Singer/songwriter. Anahein, CA.

• "I have known Don Grierson for quite a few years and have used his services here at Windswept Entertainment on many an occasion. The information that Don provided to us was invaluable and has paid off many, many times over.
  I would without hesitation recommend his services to anyone considering same."
  JONATHAN STONE
  President, Windswept Entertainnment/Publishing
  www.windsweptpacific.com

• "Don Grierson...a veteran in the industry. Every time I mention his name, people know him & show much respect. I'm extremely honored & privileged to have him on my team. Talented, gifted, professional, intelligent, dedicated & most of all...fun! He knows how to make work not seem like work at all and that is why it's even more of a pleasure to work side by side with him! When
  he voices out his opinion, you know he's always right! In every relationship, whether it be personal or work, you need love, trust & respect. With Don, it ain't hard at all to have all three from him. I trust him with my career & my future. Here's to numerous moments of success & glory! Don's the man!!!"
  ANTOINETTE TAUS
  Singer/Actress/Dancer/TV Host, Philippines and Los Angeles, CA

• "I have known Don for over 30 years, worked very closely with him when he was at EMI America and Capitol, both as an international executive and A&R head while I was Managing Director, EMI, London. Great ears with a taste for repertoire that works internationally, and a wealth of contacts amongst artists, producers, writers and musicians. He's honest and straightforward in his dealings on both sides of the professional and corporate landscape."
  BOB MERCER
  Snr. VP, Artist and Business Development, Universal Music Enterprises/ President, NEW DOOR Records, Los Angeles, CA

• "Working with Don Grierson felt like coming home. He kept me grounded and focused on what really matters, the song and the true sense of who I am as an artist. This industry can pull you in many directions, and it's important to have someone like Don, with experience and the ability to see the whole picture, with you through it all. He really understands what it means to develop, hone your craft and take you to the top of your game. And...besides becoming a life long friend, he makes a mean Margarita!"
  ANIKA PARIS
  Independent Artist, Songwriter, Los Angeles, CA
  www.anikaparis.com

• "Don Grierson is a True Music Man! His creative track record with developing artists as well as his ability to revive the careers of established artists and take their careers to new heights is second to none. His vast experience, passion and professional integrity within all elements of the music business are a tremendous asset to any artist looking to further their career."
  RITCH ESRA
  Publisher/Editor, The Music Business Registry, Los Angeles, CA
  www.musicregistry.com

• "Don is a true professional in the music industry. He is the type of person you want on your team bringing creativity, integrity and honesty. As someone who has seen it all, his experience is indispensable when it comes to helping developing artists and working with all elements of the music business. Don was both a senior A&R executive at Capitol Records and Epic/Sony Records in the US and contributed to the success of many major artists. Notably artists he signed included Heart, Joe Cocker and Katrina and the Waves. All of these acts enjoyed massive international success. I have worked with Don for nearly 20 years now. I met him first when I was working for EMI records in the UK when he was head of A&R at Capitol Records in the US. I have worked with Don since as a manager and now as the Head of International at Warner Bros. Records. I would be happy to endorse Don in any of his future endeavors."
  STEVE MARGO
  Snr. Vice President of International, Warner Bros. Records, Burbank, CA www.warnerbrosrecords.com

• "I have worked as an artist manager, producer in the film and television industries for almost 2 decades and in the course of my business endeavors
  I have met a considerable number of accomplished individuals. Don Grierson
  is one of the standouts. Not only does he know the ins and outs of helping developing, and established artists, and working with all elements of the music business, but Don happens to have integrity, is honest and an amazing gut feeling about what is right for an artist or particular project."
  LENA MICHALS
  Producer (Live and Televised Concerts/Events, Film Features and Reality TV), Artist Manager, Los Angeles, CA

• "After major success in Australia in my younger career years I spent many moons in Los Angeles and Nashville before returning home and from those early days until the present Don and I have remained great friends and creative associates. During this time Don developed into being one of the top A & R guys in the business. He has an enormous love for and knowledge of music and the business. He is always friendly and approachable and ready to give advice and guidance, particularly to new acts. But, most of all, he's got the best set of 'ears' in the business. No-one picks hits like our Don!"
  BRIAN CADD
  Australian Rock Legend ... Artist/Songwriter
  www.briancadd.com

• "Anyone who gets Don Grierson to work on a project is a very lucky person. Since I've know him for nearly 20 years, its easy for me to say he is forthright, honest, practical, and effective, and has great ears. He gets the job done, because he knows where and how to add value. He is a gentleman as well as my friend."
  MARC JACOBSON
  Entertainment Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LL, New York, NY
  www.gtlaw.com

• "Don Grierson is one of those A&R men who really knows how to work closely with publishers and writers to find the best material to record with his artists. He also knows the importance of a good Record Producer"
  SANDY ROBERTON
  Worlds End Producer Management, Los Angeles, CA
  www.worldsend.com

• "My name is JENNY JOBRING, 23 years old, from Stockholm/Sweden. I came to LA and took the Music Business Program at Musicians Institute, fall of 2003/spring 2004. Don was my teacher in several classes at M.I including "A&R" and "Music Business News". To tell you that those six months totally and completely changed my life is not to over exaggerate in any way. I found my passion, and what I am meant to do. Don was not only a great teacher but also took on the role as a mentor for me and I learned so much about the music industry thanks to him. Everyone in class figured out pretty fast that out of all the teachers, Don was one of the TOP GUYS. His experience and his willingness to SHARE with the next generation is almost beyond my comprehension. He has guided me through situations where it´s been crucial for me to make the right decisions. He has ALWAYS been there to answer my questions and I trust him with all my heart. After graduating from M.I. I spent 6 months in the international department at Universal Music Group in Sweden, moved to the Murlyn Music Group for a year, representing some of the best songwriters and producers in the world. and recently joined Sony Digital Audio Disc Corp. Sweden for new challenges!"
  JENNY JOBRING

• "Having worked with Don Grierson on many projects, which include the days when he was making the tremendously successful Heart albums, I have no doubt that Don posses the inherent instincts and musical integrity which allows him to continue to guide artists, writers and music executives to the creative source whereby they can produce the best product possible for the industry."
  JIM VELLUTATO
  Sr. Director, Creative Affairs, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Los Angeles, CA
  www.sonyatv.com

• "Don Grierson is a consummate professional when it comes to all facets of the Music Industry. With a wealth of knowledge gathered over many years in the industry, he is extremely well positioned to prepare young musical artists, in their quest for a contract, whether it be as a recording artist, or publishing. Although nothing in today's market is a sure thing. a young artist, would in my opinion be better positioned with Don in their corner, as has my client Lauren Taylor."
  MURRAY SCHWARTZ
  Lauren Taylor Productions. Inc., Montreal, Canada
  www.laurentaylor.com

• "When Don Grierson's name is mentioned in conversation, comments you hear in reference to him, whether by artists or industry executives are: "Great song man. Knows a hit song. More specifically, he knows how to find a hit song. Straight shooter and honest." All of these statements I find to be on the mark and he is good people. Also, let's not forget that hair!"
  HERNANDO COURTRIGHT
  President, Courtright Mgmt., Inc and Fore Reel Ent., New York. Former A&R executive
  www.courtrightmgmt.com, www.forereelent.com, www.itsabouteve.org

• "I have worked with Don on several projects, and he is clearly one of the most dedicated, effective, knowledgeable, and honest record executives I have had the pleasure to know."
  BEN McLANE
  Esq, Entertainment Attorney, McLane & Wong, Los Angeles, CA
  www.benmclane.com

• "I have had the priveledge of working with Don Grierson on many occasions
  when he was the Snr. Vr, A&R at Capitol Records; and when he held the same
  post at Epic/Sony. I am proud to say we had two #1 Singles together.....
  "THE FLAME", Cheap Trick and "WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE", Bad English and I couldn't have produced those records without him! Don's incredible "Ears" and wealth of knowledge and experience, make him an asset to any Career Decision in the Music Business. PS.....He recently came to see my cover band play all 3 times & he makes the best Margaritas in LA!"
  RICHIE ZITO
  Producer: Heart, Cheap Trick, Bad English, The Cult, Poison, etc.

• "I've known and worked with Don Grierson for many years. There is no waste of time when Don is on the team. His professionalism, integrity and honesty have successfully moved some of my efforts from ideas to reality. Don is one of the finest finders of talent (A&R man) with sustained longevity in the business. His ability with developing talent is excelled only by his executive skills."
  BILLY MESHEL
  CEO. Music & Media International, Inc./Publishing, Los Angeles, CA
  www.musicmediaintl.com

• "Good business judgment and good artistic sensibilities are in high demand. The individuals who possess those characteristics live in rarefied air and have always acted "out of the box" before it turned into a bad cliché. Don Grierson is one of those special people who has the ability to understand artists and songs, and can objectively guide a career or record with a valued business acumen that only comes with extensive experience and success. Our label has been associated with Don for a number years and we place a high premium on our relationship."
  LEN FICO
  President, Fuel/The Lab Records, Los Angeles, CA
  www.fuel2000.com

• "Don Grierson and I have been friends and colleagues for 15 years, and I have always respected him as one of the few true "song men" in this highly ephemeral industry of ours. He absolutely knows and values the importance of matching the right song to the right artist at the right time, and we have been delighted to cooperate with him on various project over the years, from major acts like Sheena Easton and Heart, to various new breaking artists. Don is one of the few 'old school' music professionals - like Clive Davis - who are quite specific about what they are looking for in a song, but will also take the trouble to respond to all submissions, even if not right for the project. It's always a pleasure to do business with Don, and I look forward to more successful co-operations with him in the future."
  DAVID STARK
  Editor/Publisher, SongLink International (London)
  www.songlink.com

• "Don Grierson has been a wonderful consultant and negotiator for many audio and DVD projects which we have licensed and produced here in United States and abroad. We have also worked together as music supervisors on independent films. Don is an amazing A&R executive and has been instrumental in the selections of artists and songs for many of our releases here and in Japan."
  JONATHAN PLATT
  President, Treadstone Records/FOREAL Inc./Artist Addiction Soundtracks /Justin Time Productions, Los Angeles/Japan
  www.treadstonerecords.com, www.foreal.com

• "I've known Don since I started in this business, over 25 albums ago, and we're still friends. That kind of integrity is rare in any business. And he knows this business inside out. Through the years he has worn many hats; from artist relations at RCA to Senior Vice President, Sony/Epic Records, and he cares about music. He knows what he's doing and he knows how to do it."
  JAMES LEE STANLEY
  Independent Artist/Songwriter/Producer, Los Angeles, CA
  www.jamesleestanley.com, www.allwoodandstones.com

• "Don brings amazing perspective to our business. His business insight and perspective is invaluable. Don's knowledge is not based only in the business of music, but in the love of song...his gift is the ability to recognize, nurture and develop talent, his seemingly limitless ability to highlight the true craft and potential within a song or a lyric."
  KEVIN DAY
  President, Rocket Science Sales/Marketing, Los Angeles, CA
  Former VP Sales, Geffen Records

• "Don Grierson's extensive knowledge and experience in the music business would be an asset to any artist or company seeking his service."
  DONNA YOUNG
  VP Creative, Rykomusic, Los Angeles, CA
  www.donnayoungmusic.com