BUDDY CANNON on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 50 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 50 featuring hall of fame songwriter, producer, musician Buddy Cannon sponsored by our friends at The Speakeasy Coffeehouse & Palmyra StudiosWe chatted with Buddy about growing up in Lexington, TN, the effect that his location had in getting him into music, meeting his wife and moving to Chicago, finding an incredible Country Music scene in Chicago, the impact that Bob Luman and Mel Tillis had on his career, his 30 year professional releationship with Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Family & TONS more!Follow Buddy and all his endeavors at https://www.buddycannon.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:10: Theme Song00:51: Intro04:11: What is his favorite drink?04:48: Growing Up in Lexington, TN07:22: 3 Generations of Cannons getting WIllie Nelson Song Cuts09:56: Lessons Learned from his folks11:36: The influences musically from Memphis and Nashville13:49: The beginnings of his professional music life16:15: The role his wife played in his initial music18:30: Finding a healthy Country Music Scene in Chicago22:24: The impact of Bob Luman & Johnny Carver on his career & music27:36: The impetus for moving from Chicago to Nashville28:58: The beginnings of his songwriting30:31: The Mel Tillis Years36:18: The Mercury A&R Years43:16: How Buddy became a producer45:17: Who helped mentor and polish his songwriting?46:52: The secrets to becoming a great producer48:44: What’s more fun songwriting or producing?49:39: Family52:40: The 30 years producing Kenny Chesney55:49: Maintaining passion for the business after 50+ years57:35: Buddy’s advice for his younger self58:39: Pappy Middleton Ad1:00:08: Mt. Rushmore of Country Artists1:00:47: What the Heck?!1:04:40: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:05:04: What’s on Buddy Cannon’s wishlist?1:05:42: What does Buddy think was his biggest accomplishment?1:06:54: Who does he think she is?!1:07:30: The future for Buddy CannonSupport Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0