Meghan Trainor Joins UTA as Guitar Center Foundation Announces New CEO

Meghan Trainor, the Grammy‑winning pop singer known for hits like “All About That Bass,” has entered into a worldwide representation agreement with United Talent Agency. The deal covers a broad spectrum of activities, from live concert tours and film projects to digital media, theatre work, and brand collaborations.

The timing of the partnership follows Trainor’s recent foray into acting with a role in Ryan Murphy’s FX drama The Beauty and the April release of her seventh studio album, Toy With Me. The new representation is expected to amplify her visibility across multiple entertainment platforms and support upcoming ventures that blend music with visual storytelling.

In a separate development, the Guitar Center Foundation revealed that Valeisha Butterfield will serve as its chief executive officer and executive director. Butterfield steps into the role to oversee the foundation’s mission of expanding music education, fostering community programs, and strengthening industry‑wide outreach initiatives.

Butterfield’s appointment underscores a strategic push to deepen the nonprofit’s impact on aspiring musicians and underserved communities. While details of her prior experience were not disclosed, the foundation highlighted her leadership credentials and commitment to nurturing talent across the United States.

Both announcements signal a period of transition and growth within the music sector: Trainor broadening her artistic footprint with a major agency partnership, and the Guitar Center Foundation strengthening its leadership to further its educational goals. Observers anticipate that these moves will generate new opportunities for collaboration and audience engagement in the coming months.