Please join me in giving Jim Verraros a warm welcome to Music in Demand.

A multitalented trailblazer and indelible LGBTQ+ icon, Jim Verraros continues to break new ground. He first became a household name as a fan favorite on the inaugural season of American Idol, where he memorably performed his audition song, Nat King Cole’s “When I Fall in Love,” in American Sign Language as a tribute to his Deaf parents.

Using American Idol as his launching pad, Jim has steadily built a diverse and accomplished résume both in the music industry and film. He made his film debut in Eating Out, the first in a watershed series noteworthy for its bold, unapologetic depiction of queer sexuality. (He also returned for a 2006 landmark follow-up, widely believed to be the first sequel to a queer-themed film in history.) Jim’s performance in Eating Out was lauded, with The New York Times remarking that he exuded a “scrappy energy that sets him apart.” Read the rest of this entry »

This week Music in Demand hit our first big gay milestone: 10 artists signed to the roster!

LGBTQ+ music has never been better, never been more important, and I am proud to help talented Queer and Trans artists carve out more of their rightful space in the industry.

More talent will be announced over the coming days and weeks, so stay tuned. It’s a really exciting time at the agency.

Check out the Music in Demand roster at www.MusicInDemand.com