Johnny Wright (music manager)
Johnny Wright (born August 17, 1960) is an American talent agent and media proprietor. He has managed groups including New Kids on the Block,[1] the Backstreet Boys,[1] *NSYNC,[2] the Jonas Brothers,[3] Menudo,[4] Triple Image,[5] and solo acts such as Janet Jackson,[6] Justin Timberlake,[7] Britney Spears,[8] Stevie Brock,[9] and Ciara.[10] In 2022, he formed the boy band NoLonelyHearts.
Johnny Wright
August 17, 1960
Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Record executive
- talent agent
- television producer
- entrepreneur
1993–present
Early life[edit]
Wright was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts and grew up on Cape Cod.[11] While working in radio, he befriended Maurice Starr, who went on to discover New Edition.[11] In 1988, when Starr was managing group New Kids on the Block, Starr hired Wright as a driver for the band, and Wright became the group's road manager for four years.[12]
Personal life[edit]
Wright was previously married to Donna Wright.[8] From 2001 to 2016, Wright was married to Erika Schwarz, a sports agent, attorney and first runner-up for the 1996 Miss America pageant.[37][8]