In 1997, Robert F.X. Sillerman bought PACE for $130 million as his SFX Entertainment consolidated the promotion business. In 2001, Messina launched Messina Touring Group, and in 2003, he partnered ...

Frustrated by Clear Channel’s post-­consolidation ­disorganization, he partnered with AEG to form The Messina Group in 2001 and began forging a new career in country music. He set aside his ...