01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music

03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry

05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs

08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others

09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger

11:19 – How face-to-face relationships built Music Row’s foundation

14:20 – Reinventing yourself through industry changes

15:54 – Dale’s best advice: consistency, passion, and remembering your mentors

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