Behind the Shedd

Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  We have a very special guest today on the podcast.  Mr. Clarence Spalding, founder of Spalding Entertainment, was neighbors with Harold on Music Row for years.  Clarence is top tier manager of extraordinary talent in the music business.  We know you'll enjoy this episode.  This is Behind the Shedd

BIO:
Clarence Spalding is the founder and President of Spalding Entertainment, a highly successful artist management company within the music industry having offices located on historic Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Spalding Entertainment represents some of country music’s most notable stars, including Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Kix Brooks, Teri Clark and many future stars on the rise.

Recently, Spalding Entertainment has joined a consortium of 9 founding partners to form a powerhouse of trend setting music managers called Maverick! Collectively, the Maverick brand represents more than two dozen of the planet’s biggest artists from different genres; Madonna, U2, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Jill Scott, Paul McCartney and Jason Aldean just to name a few.

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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:

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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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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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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:

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Pop’s Chevrolet 

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Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation

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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:

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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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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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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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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Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

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Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation

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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.

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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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

www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

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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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 

www.popschevy.com

Wild Bill’s Fireworks

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

www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

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!

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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 

www.popschevy.com

Wild Bill’s Fireworks

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

www.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com

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:

[email protected]

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

www.wildbillsfireworks.com

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

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

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

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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Follow us on TikTok:

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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:

[email protected]

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

Please visit our sponsors here:

The Fork Inn

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Pop’s Chevrolet 

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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