Orville Peck Exits Wasserman Talent Agency Over Epstein Ties

The country singer is the first to leave the agency after CEO Casey Wasserman was named in the Epstein files.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Country singer Orville Peck announced he is leaving the Wasserman talent agency after CEO Casey Wasserman was named in the federal government's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Peck is the first artist to publicly exit the agency, which represents a number of high-profile musicians including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Kacey Musgraves.

Why it matters

Wasserman's ties to Epstein have sparked outrage in the entertainment industry, leading several artists to cut ties with the agency. This case highlights the growing scrutiny around figures in positions of power who may have had associations with Epstein's sex trafficking ring.

The details

In a statement on Instagram, Peck said he is leaving the agency "in light of the recent findings regarding Casey Wasserman." Wasserman was named in the Epstein files for corresponding with Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s. Wasserman has denied having a personal or business relationship with Epstein, but admitted to regretting his correspondence with Maxwell.

  • Orville Peck announced his exit from Wasserman on February 10, 2026.
  • The Epstein files containing information about Wasserman were recently released.

The players

Orville Peck

A 38-year-old country singer known for his hit song "Dead of Night" who was represented by the Wasserman talent agency.

Casey Wasserman

The CEO of the Wasserman talent agency who was named in the federal government's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender whose sex trafficking ring has sparked widespread outrage and led to scrutiny of his associates.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's co-conspirator who corresponded with Wasserman in the early 2000s according to the Epstein files.

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What they’re saying

“In light of the recent findings regarding Casey Wasserman, I have made the decision to no longer be represented by the Wasserman talent agency.”

— Orville Peck, Country Singer (Instagram)

“I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell which took place over two decades ago, long before her horrific crimes came to light.”

— Casey Wasserman, CEO, Wasserman Talent Agency (Statement)

What’s next

Several Los Angeles city council members have called on Wasserman to resign from his position as chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games organizing committee, but he has not been charged in the criminal cases against Epstein and Maxwell.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing scrutiny around figures in positions of power who may have had associations with Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, and the consequences they face as artists and organizations distance themselves from those tainted by the scandal.