Buddy Cannon

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Buddy Cannon
Birth nameMurray Franklin Cannon
Born (1947-04-20) April 20, 1947 (age 77)
Origin Lexington, Tennessee, US
Genres Country
Occupation(s) Songwriter
Record producer
Years active1970s–present
Website buddycannon.com

Buddy Cannon (born April 20, 1947 in Lexington, Tennessee) [1] is an American country music songwriter and record producer active since the 1970s best known for his work with Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson. [2]

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Career

Cannon began working in Nashville as a bass player in the 1970s, initially playing in Bob Luman's band before being hired by Mel Tillis to play in Tillis' band and write for his publishing company, with Tillis recording several Cannon songs over the next 11 years, including his 1978 hit, "I Believe in You". [1] In the 1980s, Vern Gosdin had success with songs written or co-written by Cannon, including "Dream of Me" (1981), "Set 'Em Up Joe" (1988), and "I'm Still Crazy" (1989). [3] In 1990, George Strait had a number 1 hit with “I've Come to Expect It from You”, co-written by Cannon. Other artists who have recorded hit songs written or co-written by Cannon include Billy Ray Cyrus and Craig Morgan. [1] [4] Along with Bill Anderson and Jamey Johnson, Cannon co-wrote Strait's 2006 single "Give It Away", which won the Country Music Association's Song of the Year award. [5]

While working in A&R at Mercury Records Nashville in the early 1990s, Cannon signed and developed artists including Billy Ray Cyrus and Shania Twain. [6] Cannon became interested in producing, and produced Sammy Kershaw's debut album in 1991. [7] In 1997, Cannon began a longtime relationship as a producer for Kenny Chesney. [7] He has produced albums by artists including, Chely Wright, Reba McEntire, George Jones, Louise Mandrell, Merle Haggard, and Alison Krauss. [6] [4] Since 2012, Cannon has produced fifteen of Willie Nelson's albums and co-written numerous Nelson songs. [2]

Cannon was awarded the Academy of Country Music's Producer of the Year award in 2006, [8] and was honored by the United States House of Representatives for his contributions as a record producer in 2008. [9]

Cannon was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. [1] In 2024, it was announced that he would be presented with the Nashville Songwriters Association International president's award. [6]

Personal life

Cannon is the father of singer Melonie Cannon and songwriter Marla Cannon-Goodman.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Inductees: Buddy Cannon". Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  2. 1 2 Spong, John (22 June 2022). "Buddy Cannon on Taking Life Lessons From Willie Nelson Songs". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "CMA Songwriters Series Honors the 50th Annual CMA Awards During Special Tin Pan South Kick-Off Show". cmaawards.com. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Credits". Buddy Cannon official website. Archived from the original on 2008-09-07. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  5. ↑ "CMA Awards". Country Music Association. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  6. 1 2 3 Nicholson, Jessica (16 November 2024). "Alan Jackson & Buddy Cannon to Be Honored During Nashville Songwriter Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  7. 1 2 Cooper, Peter (1 July 2008). "Nashville Skyline, July 2008". Mix. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  8. ↑ "Buddy Cannon "producer of the year"". Country Standard Time. 2006-05-09. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
  9. ↑ "Music Row Producer Buddy Cannon Honored By Congress". US Fed News Services. 2006-06-09. Retrieved 2008-04-18.[ dead link ]

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