Behind the Shedd

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! If you’re a regular listener of the podcast, you’ll recognize the name Clyde Bright. He’s been mentioned in several episodes, including as Harold’s CPA and the CPA for the Music Mill Studio and Millhouse Publishing. In this episode, Clyde sits down with Wade, Russ, and Harold Shedd, his long-time friend, to catch up. We hope you enjoy this episode of Behind the Shedd.

BIO:
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, where he still resides today, Clyde graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1965. In 1966, he joined the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He served with the 1st Brigade of the 101st in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Upon his return home, he attended Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Clyde is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and currently practices in public accounting in Nashville, Tennessee. He works with numerous music personalities and performs business appraisals.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting a truly special guest, Mr. Randall Foster. With a wealth of knowledge spanning various aspects of the music industry, Randall offers us an insightful master class on the intricacies of today’s music business. From sync and licensing to other related topics, Randall captivates his audience by simplifying complex music business concepts, ensuring that everyone can grasp the underlying principles. It’s an honor to have him join Harold, Russ, and Wade for this exclusive interview. This is Behind the Shedd.

From Randall - randallfoster.net
"Do what you love and you'll never “work” a day in your life."

Someone once said this to me and it really stuck. I'm a 5th generation music professional and proud to say that I love what I do. I look forward to getting up each day and going to work. Not many people can make that claim.

I am Chief Creative Officer of Symphonic Distribution and GM of our Nashville operation. Symphonic is a true 21st century music company. In this role, I am overseeing our music publishing, user-generated content, and sync operations as well as looking for fantastic independent artists and labels that need a team in their corner. We can be that team- soup to nuts.

Prior to my current role it was my pleasure to head up Creative Sync & Licensing for ole music publishing. In that capacity I oversaw a vast catalog of music copyrights and intellectual property and managed the outside usage and licensing of those assets.

In addition to my work-life, I am an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and a frequent speaker and lecturer at other various universities covering topics ranging from general music business overview, music copyright, music technology, and licensing. Being the son and grandson of great educators, I find myself drawn back towards education at every turn.

When not waxing poetic on the business of music, my time is spent chasing twin teenage girls around the hills of Tennessee. So far I've managed a great run working in and with music, but these girls are by far my greatest achievement.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

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Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today's guest has been a friend and past business partner with Harold. From managing and publishing artists to stocking Cracker Barrels with music, Jack key has worn many hats in the music business. What a treat to have him sit down with Harold, Russ, and Wade. This is Behind the Shedd.

BIO:
Jack Key is a forty-three year veteran of the music industry, beginning his career with Key Talent, Southern Arts/Newkeys Music, Inc. and Rice Records in the early 1970's. As co-owner and president of a talent agency, a record company, and a publishing company, Jack has been involved in virtually every facet of the music business. He brings expertise in artist management and booking, songwriter/publisher royalties and contracts, copyright procurement, mechanical and performance licensing, foreign sub-publishing and domestic and foreign sync licensing master lease and acquisition.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today we have a special guest who had what Harold called "The toughest job in the business" - Music promotion. Ralph Carroll was instrumental in 90's country radio play. He was VP/Promotion under Harold Shedd at Polydor and a dear friend. You never know, Harold may pull him off the golf course and back into music..

BIO
Following 11 years in radio, Carroll’s label career began when he moved to Nashville in 1989 doing Pop promotion with Polydor and Giant. He was Polydor’s Country VP/Promotion under label head Harold Shedd in 1995 when he launched R&R And Associates, an independent promotion firm promoting Country, Alternative, CHR, CHR/Rhythmic and AC radio. His radio career included on-air and programming stints at WQLT/Florence, AL, WCGQ/Columbus, GA and KKFR/Phoenix.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

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For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

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Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

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Pop’s Chevrolet

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Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Richie Ferguson
• Kay Wilson
• Stacy Shedd
• Ron Ledet

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today we have a very special friend and guest who has written some really great country songs. Mr. Donny Lowery has one of the most unique paths into the country music business, we think you'll enjoy is journey.

BIO
Donny is probably best known as the co-writer of Alabama’s “Old Flame,” a song that went all the way to #1 on the Billboard country chart and became one of the group’s enduring classics. But that is only part of the story. Over the years, Donny has had more than 100 songs recorded by artists including Alabama, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Glen Campbell, Restless Heart, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Ray Cyrus and many others. His catalog also includes songs like “Stand a Little Rain,” “Say What’s in Your Heart,” and “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right).”

And then there’s the other side of Donny’s story. Alongside songwriting, he built a career as a fisheries biologist!

Thanks to our Behind the Shedd Members on Patreon. Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

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Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

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For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

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Thanks to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Please visit our sponsors here:

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Pop’s Chevrolet

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Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Richie Ferguson
• Kay Wilson
• Stacy Shedd
• Ron Ledet

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd. Well, today is different. Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a really good friend of ours, Mr. Bruce Guthrie. Bruce and Harold have been working on Harold's life story for an upcoming book. We sat down with Bruce, to discuss updates on the book and to give you a little background information on, Bruce. So usually, if we go to side bar to discuss something or figure something out, we edit that to keep from boring you guys to much. However, this episode goes sideways fairly quickly and we decided to leave it all in so you can get an idea of some behind the scenes from Behind the Shedd. So, it's our pleasure, Mr. Bruce Guthrie.

BIO
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia. Bruce met Harold Shedd in 2021 during a meeting about an article for his 90th birthday. Being a Harold Shedd fan, Bruce and Harold hit it off and began discussing a book about Harold's life and career.

Thanks to our Behind the Shedd Members on Patreon. Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

Follow us on Facebook:

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Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

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For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

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Thanks to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

theforkinn.com

Pop’s Chevrolet

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Wild Bill’s Fireworks

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The Kent Rose Foundation
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Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation

http://www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com/

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Richie Ferguson
• Kay Wilson
• Stacy Shedd
• Ron Ledet

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! This episode is going to be a lot of fun. Today's guest is a very talented girl in more ways than one. She's a singer, a musician, an entertainer, an author, and one super cool 80's lady. She sits down with Harold, Russ, and Wade in this episode to talk about her career, how she got to Nashville, what she's doing now, and what she wants to do next. She also learns a little musical history from Harold on one of her musical heroes, KT Oslin. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be entertained.

BIO
From engaging over 1.5M TIKTOK FOLLOWERS with her “Stand By Your Pan” viral cooking and music series, to her breakout single release with “Girls Call The Shots” earning her critical acclaim by Rolling Stone and Billboard, Hannah Dasher is proving that she knows exactly who she is, her music is as authentic as her homemade recipes, and people want more of it! No stranger to the hustle of the road, Hannah has opened for many of her heros such as HANK WILLIAMS JR, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, & REBA. Spend a little time listening through her releases and following her on social media, and you understand just how she earned her nickname “HANNAH DAMN DASHER.” -opry.com

Thanks to our Behind the Shedd Members on Patreon. Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

Follow us on Facebook:

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Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

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For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

behindtheshedd@gmail.com

Thanks to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

theforkinn.com

Pop’s Chevrolet

www.popschevy.com

Wild Bill’s Fireworks

https://www.wildbillsfireworks.com/

The Kent Rose Foundation
kentrosefoundation.com
Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation

http://www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com/

Visit Hannah's website here and pick up your copy of Stand By Your Pan cookbook, merch, music and more:
www.hannahdasher.com

Thanks to our monthly supporters

• Richie Ferguson
• Kay Wilson
• Stacy Shedd
• Ron Ledet

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Well, we have another legend on this episode. Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys. Duane has been a friend to Harold and Russ for decades. Let's have a seat with him and listen to his remarkable journey to the Oaks and hear about his incredible life and career. Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Duane Allen..

BIO:
A native of Taylortown, Texas, Duane (“Ace”) Allen had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of the Oaks in 1966. He is a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has written a book on the history of Gospel music. He also holds an honorary doctorate from a Christian college.

Duane graduated from Paris Junior College, and then Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas. He received a B.S. in Music from Texas A&M, studying with Metropolitan Opera stars Richard Webb and William Abbott. For his classical music degree, Duane concentrated on voice, piano, and composition. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from both Paris Junior College and Texas A&M in 2017. He and his wife Norah Lee underwrite a scholarship fund for Texas A&M University Department of Music students.

During the time he studied at Paris Junior College, two operettas were written based on Duane’s life—one entitled “College Go Round” and the other entitled “Let’s See Paree (Paris).” He received a music scholarship to Texas A&M, and, while he was a student there, he starred in a lead role of “Annie Get Your Gun.” He also sang in an elite chorale group, which toured through the United States, as well as internationally.

In 2014, Duane received a special honor from his hometown community of Cunningham, Texas. On April 15, Lamar County officials dedicated the Duane Allen Memorial Bridge on the newly designated Duane Allen Road. The bridge crosses the Big Sandy Creek just a few hundred yards from where Duane was born and raised on the Allen family farm. While in Lamar County for the event, Duane and Norah Lee presented a check to the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial in Paris, Texas. Proceeds were used to support the memorial and to honor family members who had served in the military.

On August 9, 2014, Duane was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony that included fellow members of The Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban as honorary inductees. An Oak Ridge Boys’ exhibit at the Hall of Fame was unveiled the same day. -OakRidgeBoys.com

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
Cameras by Mike McKee
Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
Associate producers Brian Rawlings, Chuck Bedwell and Jason Morris

Get caught up on the latest episodes here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos

Check out all our Youtube shorts here:

https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts

If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!

https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709

Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/

Follow us on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd

For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:

behindtheshedd@gmail.com

Thanks to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson
Patreon episode supporter, Richie Ferguson

Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

theforkinn.com

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! What a special episode this is. Our guest today is a friend to Harold, Russ, and Wade and a friend to all who have had the good fortune to know him. We welcome our dear friend, Rex Benson. Rex is an American songwriter and music publisher whose career spans more than five decades in the music business.

Bio:
Beginning his songwriting career in the early 1970s, Rex went on to have songs recorded by an impressive list of artists, including Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, Tammy Wynette, Don Williams, Joe Diffie, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, Bobby Vinton, Linda Ronstadt and Brad Paisley.

His songwriting credits include “Unto You This Night,” recorded by Garth Brooks; “Glass Houses,” recorded by Tammy Wynette with Joe Diffie; “Healing Hands,” recorded by Don Williams; and “What That Means,” recorded by Kenny Rogers with Brad Paisley.

Rex also co-wrote “Bed of Roses” with Steve Gillette. The song was recorded by several artists, including Kenny Rogers with Linda Davis, Chesapeake with Linda Ronstadt, Bobby Vinton and Mel Tillis. Tillis’ 1984 recording provides a special connection to Behind the Shedd — it was produced by legendary record producer Harold Shedd.

Beyond writing songs, Rex built a successful career in music publishing through the Rex Benson Music Group. One of his greatest publishing successes came with “Buy Me a Rose.” Rex signed and helped place the song with Kenny Rogers, whose recording became a Number One country hit in 2000. Luther Vandross later recorded the song for his Grammy-winning album Dance with My Father.

From writing songs and pitching demos to working with some of Nashville’s most recognizable artists, Rex Benson has spent more than 50 years experiencing the music business from the inside.

On this episode of Behind the Shedd, we sit down with Rex to hear the stories behind the songs, the artists who recorded them, and a lifetime spent in the Nashville music business.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

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Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
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Welcome back to the show! This week Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a long time friend and very successful music publisher, Mr. Matt Lindsey. You'll really enjoy these stories from Matt as we stroll down this 16th avenue of memories. We are glad you stopped by to spend a little time Behind the Shedd!
Bio:
Matt has been working successfully in the music publishing industry for over 30 years! As a song plugger, he has had songs recorded by artists such as Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, The Chicks, Brooks & Dunn, Bonnie Raitt, Reba, Willie Nelson, Alabama, and many more! Matt began working as a song plugger for Mel Tillis Enterprises in 1983, eventually becoming general manager. He has worked with various publishing companies, including Morgan Music Group, Forerunner Music Group, and Big Yellow Dog Music, where he worked as V.P. of A&R and oversaw international music collaborations. He later formed Matt Lindsey Music LLC, which he continues to run today!
- songtuner.com

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, Kent Blazy.

Bio:
Kent Blazy is an American country songwriter raised in Lexington, Kentucky, now calling Nashville home. A member of the 2020 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, Blazy’s catalog includes enduring hits such as Garth Brooks’ “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and “Ain’t Goin’ Down (’Til the Sun Comes Up),” and Chris Young’s “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).” Garth Brooks began writing with Blazy in 1987 and took the stage at the induction to present him and perform their breakout hit “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” Beyond multiple singles with Brooks, Blazy has penned songs recorded by Gary Morris, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless, Chris Young, and more, amassing seven No. 1 hits to his credit.

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
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Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
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We are back Behind the Shedd! In episode 31, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a true renaissance man and a dear friend to our team, Tommy Jackson. Tommy is a mentor, a leader, a life coach, a motivational speaker, a football coach, a money manager, an author, a music guy, a song man, and just a great human being. Ladies and gentleman, Mr. Tommy Jackson.

Bio:
Tommy’s journey is one of overcoming the odds to achieve tremendous success. At a young age, he realized that taking ownership of his circumstances could be achieved through self discovery and education. While juggling two jobs to help his single mother pay the power bill, Tommy earned an academic scholarship to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). There, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Finance and a minor in Psychology.

Years later, Tommy returned to AUM to experience a full-circle moment. In 2017, he was named Business Alumni of the Year, and the following year, he was honored as one of AUM’s Top 50 Most Influential Alumni.

These accolades were the result of a career in wealth management spanning decades. Recognized as a top financial advisor, Tommy consistently ranked among the Top 1,000 Financial Advisors in the U.S. by Barron’s and Forbes. In 2013, he was named #1 in the state of Alabama by Barron’s Top 100.

With over 30 years of experience helping clients plan for their financial goals, Tommy’s passion for helping others has remained a constant. His ability to connect deeply with people—drawing from his own life experiences—has allowed him to mentor and empower individuals across the nation, from student-athletes to high-level business leaders.

Tommy’s commitment to helping others began on the football field. Though initially hesitant, he observed one of the Cahaba Heights Knights’ practice sessions in Birmingham, Alabama. During that visit, he overheard a child say, “Don’t expect much from us, mister, because we’re a bunch of losers.” That moment was pivotal. It reminded him how the people who believed in him had changed the course of his life—and he knew he wanted to do the same for others.

Recognizing that his life principles could reshape how these kids saw themselves, Tommy agreed to coach the team—and he was right. Under his leadership, they went undefeated, outscoring their opponents 357–12. He not only led that team to a championship, but coached two new teams in the years that followed. As each group bought into his system, Tommy led the program to three consecutive championships. It was
proof his process could be repeated—and change lives.

Tommy later transitioned to high school football, where he coached for seven years and won three state championships with Briarwood Christian High School. Building on his success in coaching, he founded The Knights, a youth mentorship program in 1998 that trained and guided over 100 athletes. Many went on to excel in college and professional sports. Among his proudest moments were seeing two of his Knights face off in the 2009 Super Bowl and another achieve a career-high ranking of World No. 11 in Women’s Tennis Doubles.

Tommy’s journey also ventured into music. In 2010, he founded First Note Entertainment (FNE), a multi-genre record label that has achieved over 175 consecutive sold-out shows and launched artists into the Billboard Top 20. Songs from FNE have been featured on The Today Show, World of Dance, American Idol, The Voice, Grey’s Anatomy, and other popular TV shows.

So far, Tommy’s journey has taken him through many unique chapters—but none as important as this one: helping others find their true potential. Whether through keynote speeches, mentorship, or transformative programs, Tommy is dedicated to changing lives with principles and processes that he has lived and continues to teach. - tommyjacksonofficial.com

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson
Sound and audio by Russ Zavitson
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Director of Photography & Editing by Matt Holbrook at InFocus Media
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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 30, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with one of the greats, Lee Roy Parnell. Leroy is not only a great songwriter, great guitarist, great performer, and great artist, but just a great guy to hang out with. What a treat this was, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Lee Roy Parnell:

Bio:
Regarded as one of the world's preeminent slide guitar virtuosos, Lee Roy Parnell has become synonymous with the instrument and the music that has shaped his life from his youngest years.

Born in Abilene, Texas to Roy and Anna Belle Parnell in the winter of 1956, Parnell was raised with an uncompromising work ethic, a healthy respect for tradition, and an unquenchable love of music. Nurtured by everything from the Grand Ol' Opry, to Cotton-country Blues, Hardshell Gospel and the inescapable sound of Bob Wills and Roadhouse Boogie that permeated the North Central Texas plains, that love grew into a passion before Parnell reached his early teens.

"It sounds a little like a press-release," he said recently, "but the truth is I was raised in a house filled with music. It was as much a part of the soundtrack of youth as my mother's voice and my Daddy's lessons. It was sustenance to me...like water. And it was my way out of Texas. It was my map."

In the summer of seventy-four, he set out for the only destination on that map that made sense: Nashville.

For nearly twenty years, Parnell paid his dues in every honky-tonk and blues bar from Nashville to Austin and back, honing his craft, sharpening his vocal chops, and fine-tuning the blues-infused slide-guitar style that would become his signature.

​

"I'm a blue-eyed country soul singer and slide guitar player by trade...that's how I see it," Parnell told a Texas journalist late in 2014. "And I'm privileged to practice a trade that's brought so many blessings to my life."

Blessings that include eight critically-acclaimed albums, and a string of hits that established him as one of Country Music's most gifted triple-threats; as a singer, a writer, and virtuoso guitarist. Talents that brought him nomination nods from the Grammy Awards, the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, legions of hardcore fans, and induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame. -LeeRoyParnell.Com

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Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

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Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome to Behind the Shedd! In episode 29, Harold, Chuck, and Wade sit down with legendary songwriter and singer, Dave Gibson.
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Dave's Bio:
Dave's journey to the hub of country music, Nashville, Tennessee, began in 1982. This marked a turning point in his career, as he was soon to leave an indelible imprint on the country music scene. In Nashville, Gibson held a publishing contract with a company owned by The Oak Ridge Boys. His songwriting prowess quickly caught the attention of prominent artists and led to collaborations that produced many chart-topping country hits.

From 1990 to 1994, Gibson showcased his musical versatility as the frontman of the Gibson/Miller Band. Not only did he captivate audiences with his soulful voice, but he also penned many of the band's hits, including "High Rollin'", "Texas Tattoo", "Red, White, and Blue Collar", and "Stone Cold Country". He received the ACM award for ‘Best New Group’ in 1993. He’s also won six BMI awards, two NSAI awards, and was nominated for a Grammy. But for him, this is just the beginning.

Gibson's portfolio of written songs is nothing short of impressive. His notable works include Alabama's "Jukebox in My Mind", Tanya Tucker's "If It Don't Come Easy", and Confederate Railroad's "Queen of Memphis" and "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind". Gibson's songs have a unique ability to resonate with listeners, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the quintessential country lifestyle.

Among his contributions to the country music scene, Gibson also co-wrote Joe Diffie's "Ships That Don't Come In", Pam Tillis' "Do You Know Where Your Man Is", and Conway Twitty's "House on Old Lonesome Road". His collaboration with Montgomery Gentry resulted in the hit song "Lonely and Gone", which further demonstrated his knack for creating deeply emotional and relatable music. - davegibsonsongwriter.com

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Welcome to Behind the Shedd! In episode 28, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with the iconic entertainment super lawyer, Jim Zumwalt.

Jim Zumwalt has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on media and entertainment law, including an emphasis on global new media and technology in the entertainment industry. He represents clients around the globe in every dimension of multimedia and entertainment, including award-winning, multi platinum recording and performing artists, major songwriters and producers, celebrity estates, copyright terminations, authors, screenwriters, film directors and producers, and television production companies.

Mr. Zumwalt has provided deal-making and transactional services for some of the biggest names in show business, including Rick Dees and Redbeard in radio, Kiefer Sutherland in film, Creed in modern rock, Kenny Wayne Shepherd in blues rock, Dan+Shay in contemporary country, Tanya Tucker in classic country, Kentucky Headhunters in country rock, Jars of Clay in contemporary Christian, CeCe Winans in gospel, Brian McKnight in rhythm and blues, the Bar-Kays in funk, Jackyl in hard rock, and Paramore and Cage the Elephant in modern alternative rock. In addition to his work for artists, which includes actively originating industry deals, Mr. Zumwalt also has represented both buyers and sellers in large entertainment industry mergers and acquisitions. He has handled transactions for the following Estates: Kurt Cobain, James Brown, Otis Redding and Patsy Cline and licensing rights from the Estates of Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra. He is actively representing copyright terminations for sound recordings and song copyrights.

A graduate of the Leadership Music Program, Mr. Zumwalt has served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and as President of the Leadership Music Alumni Association. He is the former Chairman of the Nashville Entertainment Association and also chaired the Nashville Extravaganza. He is a voting member of the Country Music Association and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and has served on the Nashville Chapter of the NARAS Board of Governors.

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.

Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.

Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 27 Harold, Brian, and Russ sit down with record producer and Nashville music executive, Blake Chancey.

Bio:
Chancey is the son of record producer and label executive, Ron Chancey, who signed George Strait, Jimmy Buffet, and produced The Oak Ridge Boys and Billy Crash Craddock among others.

Blake began his career working as a sound engineer and first worked with Ricky Nelson, The Allman Brothers Band, and Joe Walsh. One of his first successes as a producer was the platinum debut album from David Ball. Siman and Worley reached out to Chancey to work at Sony Music as an A&R executive and producer. While there he worked and developed The Dixie Chicks, Ricochet, and Montgomery Gentry. He produced Waylon Jennings, Billy Ray Cyrus, Little Big Town, and Mary Chapin Carpenter as well as other Sony artists.

He is currently the chief creative officer and partner at RPM Music Group in Nashville and is a leading record producer.

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
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Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 26 Harold, Brian, and Wade sit down with the iconic Nashville songwriter and producer, Bobby Braddock! Some of Bobby's hits include: He Stopped Loving Her Today, Old Flames Have New Names, I Wanna Talk About Me, People Are Crazy, Texas Tornado, Time Marches On, I Don't Remember Loving You, Golden Ring, D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and many others.

Bio:
After arriving in Nashville, Braddock joined Marty Robbins' band as a pianist in February 1965. In January of the next year, a song he wrote for Robbins, "While You're Dancing", became Braddock's first record to appear on the charts. He then signed his first of five recording contracts with major record labels and a publishing contract with Tree Publishing Company, now Sony BMG. Braddock quickly established himself as a bankable songwriter, penning songs in the 1970s for such artists as the Statler Brothers, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Johnny Duncan, Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Tommy Overstreet.

Braddock continued his successful songwriting career well into the 21st century, writing songs recorded by artists including Lacy J. Dalton, T.G. Sheppard, John Anderson, Mark Chesnutt, and Tracy Lawrence. Braddock sometimes co-wrote songs with Curly Putman or Sonny Throckmorton, fellow members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

As a producer, Braddock's greatest success thus far is the discovery of country singer Blake Shelton, securing a recording deal in 2001. Braddock is credited as producer for several of Shelton's number-one country hits, including his debut single "Austin", which spent five weeks at the top of the charts.

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 25 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary Nashville super agent, Tony Conway.

Bio:
Tony opened his first talent agency in Lexington, KY. In 1975, he moved to Nashville, TN, and soon met renowned talent agent, Buddy Lee. Lee quickly took notice of the energetic and driven young Conway and asked him to come to work for him. That was the beginning of a long, mentoring friendship and career for Conway at Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc.

In 1987, Conway was named President of Buddy Lee Attractions, and he eventually became CEO and co-owner of the company in 1998. During his tenure at BLA, Conway represented some of music’s most beloved and legendary artists, including Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, The Highwaymen (Willie, Johnny, Kris, and Waylon), Bill Monroe, The Dixie Chicks, Roy Orbison, George Strait, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Ronnie Milsap and Emmylou Harris. Tony has helped guide the successful careers of some of Country Music’s biggest stars, such as Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Tracy Lawrence, Jason Aldean, Lorrie Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Van Shelton, and John Michael Montgomery among others. Some major successful tours booked by Conway include The Highwaymen Featuring Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings; Neil Young & Crazy Horse; Garth Brooks’ World Tour; and The Dixie Chicks World Tour.

Tony Conway is also widely recognized as a leader in the production area of live entertainment. The coordinator of the very first FarmAid show, held in 1985, Conway has worked closely with many of those shows since. He was Executive Producer for the annual CMA Music Festival (formerly Fan Fair) for eleven years and has also served as the Executive Producer of the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival in Enterprise, AL and the new ShowMe Music & Arts Festival in Springfield, MO.

The recipient of numerous industry awards, Conway has been honored with the following: two-time CMA-SRO Agent of the Year, Performance Magazine Agent of the Year, four-time Nominee for Pollstar/Third Coast Agent of the Year, and the Hubert Long Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATD. He also received the IEBA Talent Agent of the Year award, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tony was a recipient of the CMA President’s Award for leading the redesign and transformation of Fan Fair to the CMA Music Festival.

In 2010, Tony took his 35 years of experience and industry contacts and struck out on his own, forming Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management. With this new venture, Conway draws upon his past as he embraces a future that fully utilizes his strengths in artist touring, personal management and live event production. -CEG

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 24 Harold, Russ, and Wade have chat with veteran Nashville agent, Blake McDaniel.

Bio:
Blake McDaniel is a veteran of the entertainment world spending 24 years at the industry powerhouse Creative Artists Agency where he represented the top artists across multiple genres. While at CAA, he also worked in the crossover space creating, packaging and supporting multiple award winning projects in the television and documentary fields. Blake also serves on Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium Commission, where he has helped usher the venue to 10+ years of profitability. His philanthropic involvement includes Nashville’s PENCIL Foundation and the charity he founded, Clean Clothes for Kids. At Conway Entertainment Group, Blake’s roles include agent, talent buyer and venue consultant for the company’s roster of clients. - CEG

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 23 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a engineer, writer, executive and Nashville icon, Doug Johnson.

Biography:
Doug Johnson is a Georgia born American record producer and songwriter. He began in the 1970s working as an engineer and mixer for the Lowery Group. His first production credit was for The Burch Sisters, an act that signed with Mercury Nashville in 1988. A year later, Johnson helped Doug Stone secure a contract with Epic Records. While at Epic, Johnson became the vice president of A&R, helping the label to sign Patty Loveless while producing for Ty Herndon, John Michael Montgomery, and others. Johnson also assembled the members of the Gibson/Miller Band, which recorded two albums for Epic. He was promoted to senior vice president of the label in 1994, then moved to Giant Records in 1997, becoming president of that label. Johnson also produces and co-writes for Lee Brice.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Johnson_(music_producer)#cite_note-google2-4Johnson has also written more than 40 songs, including Randy Travis's "Three Wooden Crosses", which won the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Song of the Year award.

Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville.

Created by Wm. Wade Smith.
Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.
Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson.

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