I had the pleasure of working for Buddy Killen, a successful man in many areas of the music business, including publishing. Killen was born in Florence, Alabama. He was a bass player in the Grand Ole Opry before he was…
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Jul 4 2017
Apr 6 2016
Merle Haggard
I was sitting at the front desk when the door opened and Merle Haggard walked in carrying a guitar case... I was at a loss for words. He said, "Hello , I'm Merle Haggard and I'm here to record, whats…Read more
Apr 5 2016
I Hope You Dance
I was sitting in the control room in Studio B at Woodland Studios Nashville Tennessee, when they played the demo for “I Hope You Dance.” I immediately knew this was a very special song . I was there from beginning…
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Apr 3 2016
Woodland Studios
There was an ad in the paper for a job at Woodland Studios . I walked in and asked for an application, sat down and filled it out. There were about ten people ahead of me waiting for an interview…Read more
Apr 2 2016
Charlie Daniels
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. The Devil went down to Georgia himself while living in Nashville. I was standing on his back porch with him looking out into the beautiful Tennessee valley... In the middle of the pasture…Read more
Apr 2 2016
Hot Spot Performances:
Bluebird Cafe Nashville, TN
Dixie Land Delight Nashville, TN
Gerst Haus Nashville, TN
Tootsies Nashville, TN
Ramada Inn Nashville, TN
CIBO Nashville, TN
Hampton Inn Nashville, TN
Congressman Jim Cooper's Nash, TN
American Cancer Soc. Nat. March, TN
Merchants of…Read more
Dixie Land Delight Nashville, TN
Gerst Haus Nashville, TN
Tootsies Nashville, TN
Ramada Inn Nashville, TN
CIBO Nashville, TN
Hampton Inn Nashville, TN
Congressman Jim Cooper's Nash, TN
American Cancer Soc. Nat. March, TN
Merchants of…Read more
Feb 28 2016
Audition for the Bluebird Cafe
It was a cool fall Sunday afternoon. The line around the building was a mile long and I was about half way there. This was a big day; my audition for The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville Tennessee and I was…
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