Oral history interview with Tony Brown [sound recording] ; 1987 October 27; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1987 Oct. 27.

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Oral history interview with Tony Brown [sound recording] ; 1987 October 27; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1987 Oct. 27.

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Record producer Tony Brown talks about the role producers' play in the popularity of country music. Discussion includes his decision to sign Steve Earle; the work of producer Paul Worley; the changing role of the producer; his goals as a producer; the Nashville studios; the job of the producer; comments on the time and money investment for an album; mixing an album; how radio affects the producer; the producer's influence; and digital vs. analogue recording.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 30 min.)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771934

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Brown, Tony, 1946 Dec. 11-

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Nashville record producer and music industry executive. Born December 11, 1946. Career active 1970s-2000s. Began career as keyboard player. Late 1970s moved to the role of producer. Worked for RCA Nashville and for MCA Nashville. Production credits include George Strait, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, and Lyle Lovett. With Tim Dubois (former head of Arista Nashville) formed Universal South in 2002. From the description of Oral history interview ...

Kingsbury, Paul, 1958-

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Brown, Tony, 1946 Dec. 11-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61r6nj1 (person)

Nashville record producer and music industry executive. Born December 11, 1946. Career active 1970s-2000s. Began career as keyboard player. Late 1970s moved to the role of producer. Worked for RCA Nashville and for MCA Nashville. Production credits include George Strait, Vince Gill, Reba McEntire, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith, and Lyle Lovett. With Tim Dubois (former head of Arista Nashville) formed Universal South in 2002. From the description of Oral history interview ...