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Murder on Music Row from The Tennessean

The Tennessean
Kevin Hughes
Country Music
Nashville
Chuck Dixon
Sammy Sadler
Music Row
Cashbox Magazine
Corruption In Music Industry
Einstein
Murder On Music Row
Tennessean
Davidson County Sheriff's Office
Garth Brooks
1989 Murder Case
Corruption
Country Music Industry
Bill Wentz
Larry Cordell
Tony D'antonio
Alex Friedmann

"Murder on Music Row" is a podcast produced by The Tennessean, which is part of the USA Today Network. It is a deep-dive narrative that covers one case per season, and includes murder, music and nostalgia from police investigations in Nashville, TN.

Season 1 focused on the execution-style 1989 murder of Cash Box Magazine chart director Kevin Hughes.

Season 2: "The Skull at the End of the Rainbo... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes27Founded2 years ago
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All roads led to Lincoln, Nebraska. A detective made the trip to Nebraska to find a new witness to the David "Skull" Schulman murder. This person may have been inside the Rainbow Room when Skull was attacked. The problem was that the detective found ... more

As the police investigation into the murder of David "Skull" Schulman stalled out, the lead investigator on the case ran into serious personal difficulty. A new investigator emerged, and he was a legendary Nashville detective. All of a sudden, witnes... more

Police found that David "Skull" Schulman had borrowed a lot of money from a Nashville music business icon. And the Rainbow Room was getting threatening calls about Skull repaying that money in the week before he was murdered.

Nashville police scrambled to catch a knife-wielding assailant. But they would quickly discover David "Skull" Schulman was killed by a blow to the skull. One of their early suspects was serial killer Paul Dennis Reid (The Fast Food Killer), who was a... more

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Joe Johnson
Episode: Episode 6: Nebraska
Brother Dave Gardner
Episode: Episode 6: Nebraska
James Cavey
A 1998 Nashville visitor linked to the murder investigation of David Schulman
Episode: Episode 5: Long White Line
Tony Conway
Agent who worked for Buddy Lee and helped organize events like Farm Aid
Episode: Episode 4: Nowhere Fast
Diana Goodman
Former Hee-Haw honey and actress
Episode: Episode 4: Nowhere Fast
Loray Mayfield
Casting director who worked with David Fincher
Episode: Episode 4: Nowhere Fast
Victoria Hallman
Former Hee Haw cast member and long-time performer
Episode: Episode 3: Whiskey Lullaby
Diane Sherrill
A longtime performer at Nashville's Rainbow Room, currently acts as a warm-up act for burlesque dancers.
Episode: Episode 1: Life is a Cabaret
Tanya Tucker
A country music star who became famous as a child and had connections with Skull Schulman.
Episode: Episode 1: Life is a Cabaret

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Keith Sharon
Investigative reporter and producer known for his in-depth storytelling and comprehensive reporting on crime.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Impressive research, rough narration

    If you like a deep dive into a culture, a city, and a murder that connects to both- this is your show. The narration could have used a director or editor. The pacing and cadence lack pauses and meaning which makes it hard to absorb and track in spots. Still, it’s an interesting story and it’s clear a lot of research and work is behind it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StellaGrace
    United States5 months ago
  • Absolutely great!

    I was so glad I found this podcast! This was incredible. Very well researched and reported on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allieisme76
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best of 2024

    This podcast is incredible. Any true crime or music fan should listen. Excellent journalism. My only complaint is I wish there about 8 more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmfuller89
    United Statesa year ago
  • Forcing you to subscribe

    The Tennessean is a joke. They’ve dropped one episode but want people to subscribe to listen to the rest. F that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ohbladee ohbladah
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating

    There are two stories here. First, there is the story of the music industry in Nashville, who the players were, how they operated, the legitimate and the scammers, and how some musicians whose names you'll recognize got their starts. Second, there is the story of the murder. Keith Sharon is a riveting storyteller. Once you start listening you'll be as hooked as I am. A great binge listen. It's worth subscribing to the Tennesseean to listen to all of the episodes now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    khgdhewbdyefh
    United States2 years ago

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Some have noted concerns about pacing and narration style, suggesting room for improvement in audio presentation.

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Episode 6: If you don't know me by now
Q: What insights did Sammy share about his career post-murder?
He explained that despite the tragedy, his songs continued to appear on the charts, which seemed contradictory given the circumstances surrounding his career.
Episode 6: If you don't know me by now
Q: How did the police treat Sammy Sadler after the murder?
Sammy felt like the police treated him as a suspect, which negatively impacted his career and well-being.

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This podcast captures the intricate and often dangerous world of Nashville's music scene in the late 20th century, particularly revolving around the 1989 murder of Kevin Hughes, a country music chart director. Each episode meticulously crafts a narrative that not only unpacks the brutal crime but also explores the cultural context of Nashville during that era, shedding light on the shady dealings and moral complexities faced by those within the industry. With in-depth investigative reporting, it aims to provide listeners with a comprehensive view of the events while unveiling new details surrounding the murder, the suspects, and the ramifications that followed, making it a compelling listen for true crime enthusiasts.

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