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Behind the Shedd

Wm. Wade Smith
Nashville
Alabama
Kentucky Headhunters
Music Row, Nashville
Nashville Music Row
Music Mill
Bread and Butter
Mark Mcguinn
Muscle Shoals
Nashville, United States
The Newbeats
Harold Shedd
Led Zeppelin
Pam Tillis

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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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 30, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with one of the greats, Lee Roy Parnell.  Leroy is not only a great songwriter, great guitarist, great performer, and great artist, but just a great guy to hang out wit... more

Welcome to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 29, Harold, Chuck, and Wade sit down with legendary songwriter and singer, Dave Gibson.   

Thanks to our Behind the Shedd Members on Patreon.  Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay Wilson

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Welcome to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 28, Harold, Russ, and Wade sit down with the iconic entertainment super lawyer, Jim Zumwalt.

Jim Zumwalt has practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on media and entertainment law, including an emph... more

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Welcome back to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 27 Harold, Brian, and Russ sit down with record producer and Nashville music executive, Blake Chancey.  

 

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Chancey is the son of record producer and label executive, Ron Chancey, who signed George St... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Zumwalt
Lawyer and music attorney, co-founder of Zumwalt, Allman & Hayes
Zumwalt, Allman & Hayes
Episode: #28 Lawyers, Guns and Money with Jim Zumwalt
Blake Chancey
Special guest, renowned producer and publisher
Chancey Entertainment
Episode: #27 My Town - with Blake Chancey
Bobby Braddock
Original Hall of Fame Nashville songwriter
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Episode: #26 I Wanna Talk About Me - with Bobby Braddock
Tony Conway
Music industry executive and guest on the show
Buddy Lee Attractions / Conway Enterprises
Episode: #25 Bad Moon Rising - with Tony Conway
Blake McDaniel
Booking agent, producer, and entertainment executive
Conway Entertainment Group
Episode: #24 Life is Sweet - with Blake McDaniel
Doug Johnson
Songwriter/producer with a long Nashville career and co-writer of Three Wooden Crosses
Nashville music industry
Episode: #23 Three Wooden Crosses - with Doug Johnson
Pat Holt
Engineer, studio operator who worked at Sound Lab and Music Mill
Pat Holt Studio / Nashville scene
Episode: #22 Down on Music Row - with Pat Holt
Mike Robertson
Manager and former A&R executive in Nashville
Music Industry (Nashville)
Episode: #21 You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive - with Mike Robertson
John Willis
Keyboard player and guitarist from Louisiana, longtime Nashville session musician
musician; worked with Alabama, Bud Logan, and David Briggs
Episode: #20 Guitar Man - with John Willis

Hosts

Harold Shedd
Host with long history in Nashville's music scene and production; extensive industry connections.
Russ Zavitson
Host focusing on cross-genre and business perspectives within the Nashville ecosystem.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • SHEDD

    Love Harold, have breakfast with him most mornings here in Buchanan Ga.

    His hometown of Bremen Ga.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa year ago

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#27 My Town - with Blake Chancey
Q: Tell us about signing The Dixie Chicks and how Natalie Maines came into the picture.
Blake recounts seeing the group with Laura Lynch, then later signing Natalie Maines after a live Austin showcase and a pivotal moment where the label decided to back them despite initial misgivings, ultimately launching a major career.
#27 My Town - with Blake Chancey
Q: What sparked the idea of the 'outlaw slot' for artists?
Blake describes the need for artists who could push boundaries and get in trouble in a way that kept their public persona exciting, which led to developing a slot for the right kind of artist to thrive commercially.
#16 Mrs. Steven Rudy with Mark McGuinn-Bobby Boyd-Jeff Moseley
Q: What was the impact of 9-11 on the label and the release strategy?
9-11 disrupted promotion and radio play, shifting priorities and timing; the team had planned multiple singles and campaigns, but the external crisis forced shifts and ultimately altered the trajectory of the album and its singles, illustrating how external shocks can derail even well-laid plans.
#24 Life is Sweet - with Blake McDaniel
Q: How did you hear about Alabama and get involved with them early on?
Harold recounts discovering Alabama after seeing them perform at a club in Myrtle Beach; he was impressed by their self-written material and the audience's connection, which led to a deeper collaboration and eventual recording with RCA.
#20 Guitar Man - with John Willis
Q: What was the craziest studio moment you recall from those early days?
Bud Logan's blunt but effective feedback often forced quick pivots in performance, turning a tentative take into a successful track, which Willis credits as a key lesson in studio leadership and adaptability.

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The show centers on insider stories from Nashville's Music Row, focusing on behind-the-scenes dynamics, artist development, publishing, and production across decades. Listeners get vivid anecdotes about legendary acts, cross-genre collaborations, studio culture, and shifts in the industry—from analog gear to digital workflows and AI's growing influence. A standout thread is the long-term relationships that drive careers, organizations, and the music business, with a conversational, anecdotal rhythm that blends personal histories with practical takeaways for aspiring guests and industry professionals alike.

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8. Mike Robertson

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