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Juggernauts in the music industry for decades, Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver bring backstage stories and unbelievable moments with a substantial amount of unexpected, sometimes brutal honesty with their podcast “Shady Ladies of Music City.” Subscribe and get updates on the Shady Ladies at shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vice President Al Gore talks climate change and his optimism about what is being done to combat it. He also reminisces about his days as a reporter and, then, as a young Congressman whose constituents included Johnny Cash. “I’m proud to be able to say I’m the only candidate for President that Johnny Cash ever went out on the trail and campaigned fo…
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Superstar director Trey Fanjoy joins the Shady Ladies to share the untold stories of the music video business. The first female director to win CMA Video of the Year shares her experiences collaborating with Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, George Strait and many more and which superstar female's music draws parallels to her own life. Plus, get the scoo…
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How are women faring in country music? The Shady Ladies pose the question with two special guests who have paved their own path in the business, entertainment industry veteran Tracy Gershon and journalist and Dean of MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment Beverly Keel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Shady Ladies kick off Season 3 by diving into the topic of inclusivity in country music. Can black voices break into country radio, and what impact has Beyonce's country record made in the industry? Does country music embrace LGBTQ+ artists? Susan and Evelyn share their thoughts and whether they believe country music is ready for a change. Host…
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Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver are back for an all-new season of the Shady Ladies of Music City. With a focus on "Then & Now," Season 3 will feature more stories from Susan and Evelyn's careers in music with commentary on the state of the industry today. In this introductory episode, the ladies preview Season 3 topics such as inclusivity, censorsh…
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From his early days as a struggling artist to his current unprecedented success as writer, publisher, producer and television personality, Shane shares his journey from dejection to acclaim and happiness with a family and more success than he ever dared dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It is heartbreaking that Connie passed soon after we taped this episode. She was a fierce force, wrapped in Southern charm, who did more for songwriters and Nashvillians than anyone realizes. She was instrumental in the growth and development of Nashville as a music center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Truly, one of the kindest people in the music business. A power manager who represents Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce and Brantley Gilbert among others, Clint is one of the most respected men in Nashville. His love for the music, loyalty to his artists and friends and empathy for others, makes him an anomaly in the music business: a love…
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What a life! From Playboy Magazine to concert promoter Bill Graham to TV personality Dick Cavett and then Columbia Records in NY, Bonnie was an integral link for women in the record business. She was one of the first female A&R reps and was in “the room” for Bruce Springsteen’s label audition. She relocated to Columbia/Nashville and worked with cou…
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There are king makers and then there is Joel Katz who has crowned more heads than anyone can keep track of. From his first client, James Brown to the countless executives, companies, organizations and legendary superstars, Joel has been at the center of the music business for the last 50 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…
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Daughter of Grand Ole Opry Star George Morgan (“Candy Kisses”), Lorrie Morgan spent every weekend of her childhood in the wings of the Opry House observing the craft of country's finest and brightest. She was one of the breakout stars of the country boom period in the late 80s, scoring numerous hits and awards. And, you better believe she has stori…
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Michael Campbell could almost be considered one of the Shady Ladies, sharing office space and projects for the last 30 years. Michael managed now retired country star Ricky Van Shelton throughout his career, worked at CBS Records interacting with Willie, George Jones, Tammy Wynette and dozens more. Always the artist's friend, Michael’s ever constan…
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Follow along as the ladies watch and give their thoughts and opinions on the 56th Annual ACM Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Frontman for the incredible and versatile band The Mavericks, Raul Malo has known the Shady Ladies since he moved to Nashville from Miami 30 years ago. Through the incredibly journey that is The Mavericks' career, Raul and the Shady Ladies have worked together on side projects: producing a two-disc Spanish children’s album for Bandit Records, perfo…
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Who else can say they represented Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, The Chicks, The Highwaymen, Bill Monroe AND accepted a $500 bet from Neil Young and Waylon Jennings to soar over a fairground as a flying trapeze artist? Tony Conway helped forge the history of country music and shares details with the Shady Ladies (like how he accidentally brought a lo…
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The Shady Ladies of Music City share stories and laughs with country music superstar MARTINA McBRIDE - chatting about everything from Martina’s beginnings in her family’s band in Kansas to life as a super chef during the pandemic. The Ladies also have the never-ending discussion about the longtime fight for women at country radio and Martina’s role…
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Susan and Evelyn share their thoughts on the recent ACM Awards show. It was a year of firsts for the ACMs - first time taking place in Nashville, first time pulling the event off in a pandemic... and the ladies discover many new artists for the first time! Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more infor…
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Susan and Evelyn share their perspective on current events, the pandemics we're facing globally and going to the salon. Spoiler alert: Susan has been spending time on TikTok! Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http…
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Susan and Evelyn check in to update you on how quarantine is treating them. They discuss the state of Evelyn's garden, the music business and their lives. Spoiler alert: Susan has spent some time playing the flute! Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccit…
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Susan and Evelyn return with their thoughts on this year's CMA Awards. The ladies hold nothing back as they take you through all the performances & star-studded guests at this year's event. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on In…
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Join Susan and Evelyn LIVE from the Country Music Hall Of Fame in Nashville, TN where shared the stage with Monument co-presidents, and future “Shady Ladies of Music City,” Shane McAnally and Jason Owen, as they traded industry stories. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http:/…
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Throughout the years, Susan & Evelyn have gotten the chance to work alongside some of the best in the industry. In this episode, they highlight some of the incredible music business executives they've worked with and friends they've made. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http…
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"What happens on the bus, stays on the bus..." The setting for all the best music industry folklore is the tour bus. In this episode, Susan & Evelyn share their favorite and most memorable moments out on the road. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity…
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On first dates, they tell you not to talk about politics, money & religion. Well, luckily this isn’t your first date with the Shady Ladies. Susan and Evelyn discuss the changes they’ve seen in the country music’s relationship with all of the above. Get ready for some hot takes and strong opinions. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here:…
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Susan and Evelyn had the chance to work with some of the biggest names in country music. "The Guys" were a huge part of their many fun times and career highlights. In this episode, the ladies take you through some of their fondest memories with the men of the genre. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For …
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Behind the country music scandals that we've all come to know, there were two women putting out fires behind-the-scenes... our very own Shady Ladies, Susan & Evelyn. In this episode, the women take you through some of the crises they saw their artists through and how they resolved them. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://sma…
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Susan & Evelyn became the first two women to run a record label in Nashville together at Asylum Records. During this episode, they take you through their time at the label – how it started, how they industry reacted and how it ultimately was shut down. Get your ‘Light One Up & Lighten Up’ t-shirts here: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more informati…
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"Everybody in the music business is a scammer." Music City was a magnet for fellas with loose purse strings and a lot of money. Susan & Evelyn talk about the shenanigans of the many con artist that they've had the pleasure of knowing and what ultimately put them in jail. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on…
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And now for the leading ladies... In this episode, Susan and Evelyn cover all of the incredible women they have had the chance to work with. Tune in for the good, the bad and the ugly. It's true what Kitty Wells said, "it wasn't God who made honky tonk angels". For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram…
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You’ve probably heard about some of “The Institutions” of country music… the CMA Awards, the Grand Ole Opry, the ACM Awards, CMA Fest (formerly Fan Fair), this list goes on and on. But you probably haven’t heard stories like this. On this episode, Susan and Evelyn talk about some of their high (and very low) points during these huge industry events…
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If you want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly, then this episode is for you. Susan and Evelyn share their stories of the last days of some of country music’s most beloved legends like Tammy Wynette and George Jones. They were there at the beginning, but more importantly, they were there at the end. For more information, visit http://shadyladi…
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Evelyn Shriver will say her story is not as colorful as her co-host Susan’s, but we beg to differ. She may not have spent time in prison, but at 17 she left home for New York City, and got her first job working with mega movie stars like Cary Grant, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford. Her introduction into the music industry was with Cher and Diana Ros…
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Susan Nadler will tell you her life got a whole lot more fun when she met her co-host Evelyn Shriver in 1988, but truth be told she had already lived a lot of life. Before she even started her legendary career in the music industry, she had already lived in three different countries, evaded a 27 year sentence in a Mexican prison for smuggling hash,…
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Susan and Evelyn have worked behind the scenes with countless legendary artists & musicians since the late 70’s. The power duo are legends themselves in the eyes of Nashville’s Music Row and beyond. Now, they are bringing those backstage stories and unbelievable moments with a substantial amount of unexpected, sometimes brutal, honesty to Shady Lad…
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