#50 - From Elvis' Piano Player to the Producer of Over 100 #1 Country Songs

Tony Brown became the King of Nashville, from his humble beginnings in Gospel Music, being the piano player for Elvis Presley, eventually becoming the head of MCA Records, along with producing over 100 number-one country hits. On this our 50th episode of the Business Side of Music, we interview Tony as he discusses how he got his start in the music business, went on to produce projects for some of the hottest entertainers including George Strait, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Lionel Richie, and so many others. Now an author of, "Elvis, Strait, to Jesus", Tony Brown also discusses his book, and how it came together. The Business Side of Music ™ © 2018 Lotta Dogs Productions Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during pandemics, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.  Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: [email protected] If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at [email protected]