Behind the Shedd

Wm. Wade Smith
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Stories and interviews from the 70's, 80's, and 90's about music row in Nashville with legendary music producer Harold Shedd.

  1. #26 I Wanna Talk About Me - with Bobby Braddock

    2d ago

    #26 I Wanna Talk About Me - with Bobby Braddock

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 26 Harold, Brian, and Wade sit down with the iconic Nashville songwriter and producer, Bobby Braddock!  Some of Bobby's hits include: He Stopped Loving Her Today, Old Flames Have New Names, I Wanna Talk About Me, People Are Crazy, Texas Tornado, Time Marches On, I Don't Remember Loving You, Golden Ring, D-I-V-O-R-C-E,  and many others.   Bio:After arriving in Nashville, Braddock joined Marty Robbins' band as a pianist in February 1965. In January of the next year, a song he wrote for Robbins, "While You're Dancing", became Braddock's first record to appear on the charts. He then signed his first of five recording contracts with major record labels and a publishing contract with Tree Publishing Company, now Sony BMG. Braddock quickly established himself as a bankable songwriter, penning songs in the 1970s for such artists as the Statler Brothers, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Johnny Duncan, Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Tommy Overstreet. Braddock continued his successful songwriting career well into the 21st century, writing songs recorded by artists including Lacy J. Dalton, T.G. Sheppard, John Anderson, Mark Chesnutt, and Tracy Lawrence. Braddock sometimes co-wrote songs with Curly Putman or Sonny Throckmorton, fellow members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. As a producer, Braddock's greatest success thus far is the discovery of country singer Blake Shelton, securing a recording deal in 2001. Braddock is credited as producer for several of Shelton's number-one country hits, including his debut single "Austin", which spent five weeks at the top of the charts. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inntheforkinn.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 26m
  2. #25 Bad Moon Rising - with Tony Conway

    Jul 3

    #25 Bad Moon Rising - with Tony Conway

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 25 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with legendary Nashville super agent, Tony Conway. Bio:Tony opened his first talent agency in Lexington, KY. In 1975, he moved to Nashville, TN, and soon met renowned talent agent, Buddy Lee. Lee quickly took notice of the energetic and driven young Conway and asked him to come to work for him. That was the beginning of a long, mentoring friendship and career for Conway at Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc. In 1987, Conway was named President of Buddy Lee Attractions, and he eventually became CEO and co-owner of the company in 1998. During his tenure at BLA, Conway represented some of music’s most beloved and legendary artists, including Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, The Highwaymen (Willie, Johnny, Kris, and Waylon), Bill Monroe, The Dixie Chicks, Roy Orbison, George Strait, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Ronnie Milsap and Emmylou Harris. Tony has helped guide the successful careers of some of Country Music’s biggest stars, such as Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Tracy Lawrence, Jason Aldean, Lorrie Morgan, Sawyer Brown, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Ricky Van Shelton, and John Michael Montgomery among others. Some major successful tours booked by Conway include The Highwaymen Featuring Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings; Neil Young & Crazy Horse; Garth Brooks’ World Tour; and The Dixie Chicks World Tour. Tony Conway is also widely recognized as a leader in the production area of live entertainment. The coordinator of the very first FarmAid show, held in 1985, Conway has worked closely with many of those shows since. He was Executive Producer for the annual CMA Music Festival (formerly Fan Fair) for eleven years and has also served as the Executive Producer of the annual Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival in Enterprise, AL and the new ShowMe Music & Arts Festival in Springfield, MO. The recipient of numerous industry awards, Conway has been honored with the following: two-time CMA-SRO Agent of the Year, Performance Magazine Agent of the Year, four-time Nominee for Pollstar/Third Coast Agent of the Year, and the Hubert Long Lifetime Achievement Award from the NATD. He also received the IEBA Talent Agent of the Year award, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tony was a recipient of the CMA President’s Award for leading the redesign and transformation of Fan Fair to the CMA Music Festival. In 2010, Tony took his 35 years of experience and industry contacts and struck out on his own, forming Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management. With this new venture, Conway draws upon his past as he embraces a future that fully utilizes his strengths in artist touring, personal management and live event production.  -CEG 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inntheforkinn.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 31m
  3. #24 Life is Sweet - with Blake McDaniel

    Jun 27

    #24 Life is Sweet - with Blake McDaniel

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 24 Harold, Russ, and Wade have chat with veteran Nashville agent, Blake McDaniel.   Bio:Blake McDaniel is a veteran of the entertainment world spending 24 years at the industry powerhouse Creative Artists Agency where he represented the top artists across multiple genres.  While at CAA, he also worked in the crossover space creating, packaging and supporting multiple award winning projects in the television and documentary fields. Blake also serves on Nashville’s  Municipal Auditorium Commission, where he has helped usher the venue to 10+ years of profitability.  His philanthropic involvement includes Nashville’s PENCIL Foundation and the charity he founded, Clean Clothes for Kids.  At Conway Entertainment Group, Blake’s roles include agent, talent buyer and venue consultant for the company’s roster of clients. - CEG 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inntheforkinn.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 12m
  4. #23 Three Wooden Crosses - with Doug Johnson

    Jun 20

    #23 Three Wooden Crosses - with Doug Johnson

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 23 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with a engineer, writer, executive and Nashville icon, Doug Johnson.    Biography: Doug Johnson is a Georgia born American record producer and songwriter. He began in the 1970s working as an engineer and mixer for the Lowery Group. His first production credit was for The Burch Sisters, an act that signed with Mercury Nashville in 1988. A year later, Johnson helped Doug Stone secure a contract with Epic Records. While at Epic, Johnson became the vice president of A&R, helping the label to sign Patty Loveless while producing for Ty Herndon, John Michael Montgomery, and others. Johnson also assembled the members of the Gibson/Miller Band, which recorded two albums for Epic. He was promoted to senior vice president of the label in 1994, then moved to Giant Records in 1997, becoming president of that label. Johnson also produces and co-writes for Lee Brice.Johnson has also written more than 40 songs, including Randy Travis's "Three Wooden Crosses", which won the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Song of the Year award. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inntheforkinn.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1 hr
  5. #22 Down on Music Row - with Pat Holt

    Jun 7

    #22 Down on Music Row - with Pat Holt

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 22 Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with veteran sound engineer and music producer, Pat Holt.   Biography: Pat's career has spanned 50 years in the music business.  He has worked with icons in Nashville such as Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Judds, Charlie Daniels, Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, Alabama, James Taylor, Arron Tippin, Florence Henderson, Ray Stevens, Keith Whitley, Doctor Hook, Lou Rawls, Barbara Mandrell, Steve Wariner, Helen Reddy, Irlene Mandrell, and many others.  Let's welcome, Pat, today and get into this episode.  This is Behind the Shedd. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: The Fork Inntheforkinn.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    50 min
  6. #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson

    May 29

    #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 21 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary artist manager, Mike Robertson.   Biography: Mike has been an artist manager based in Nashville since 1983.  His roster includes Hall of Fame member Patty Loveless, Wade Hayes, Jonathan Edwards and Kimberly Kelly. He is also co-producer for The Big Easy Cruise https://bigeasycruise.com, The Sandy Beaches Cruise https://sandybeachescruises.com and The Country Music Cruise,. http://countrymusiccruise.com . Other work includes sponsor deals for Drive4COPD and Women of Country Fruit of the Loom Tour.   Past clients over his 30 plus year career have included Lee Roy Parnell, Pam Tillis, Blackhawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Nickel Creek, David Ball. This is Behind the Shedd. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 5m
  7. #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis

    May 23

    #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 20 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary guitarist, Joh Willis.   John is best known for his work as a session musician, producer, and songwriter. Biography: John Willis was raised in St. Martinville, Louisiana. At age 15, he learned to play banjo and then guitar. At age 22, Willis moved to Los Angeles, where he studied guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology. Upon graduation, Willis moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he began playing guitar in sessions for Shenandoah, Brian McKnight, The Impressions, and others.  Upon the suggestion of David Briggs, Willis moved to Nashville. Since then, Willis has played on many hit records for Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, and many others.Willis’ songs have been featured on television networks and video games. He also produces custom albums, songwriter demos, jingles, and voiceovers in his studio, Mount Willis Productions.  In 2002, Willis won the Guitarist of The Year award from the Academy of Country Music. This is Behind the Shedd. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation  Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 14m
  8. #19 80's Ladies - with Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris

    08/23/2025

    #19 80's Ladies - with Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris

    Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 19 Harold and Russ sit down with two of Nashville's most iconic song publishers, Jewel Coburn and Judy Harris.  These ladies dominated the country music industry for decades turning out one hit song after another. Jewel was also an actress and singer here in the U.S. and in Australia, where she is originally from.  Judy, a native Nashvillian, has worn many hats in the music business from ascap to her own publishing company and has excelled at all of it.    Sit back and relax and enjoy today's stories.  This is Behind the Shedd. 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.  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 Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Eastern Kentucky's largest music festival, The Alley Festwww.alleyfestky.com Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet

    1h 16m
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Stories and interviews from the 70's, 80's, and 90's about music row in Nashville with legendary music producer Harold Shedd.

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  • Creator
    Wm. Wade Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wm. Wade Smith Inc.
  • Show Website
    Behind the Shedd