Music Row executive in the 1970s and 80s. Has been president of [l36601], [l12220], [l654] and [l878]. Has signed artists such as Barbara Mandrell, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Donna Fargo and George Strait. Introduced into the Country Music Fall of Fame in 2004

Born July 26, 1922 in Lundale, West Virginia.
Died July 9, 2013 (aged 90) in Nashville, Tennessee.