Shady Ladies Of Music City

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 loved manager. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 countless legends, ultimately transitioning to artist management. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 stories to share. She was married to country legend Keith Whitley up until his tragic death and later married and divorced country star Sammy Kershaw. Lorrie was also managed by Shady Lady Susan Nadler who likes to credit Lorrie for encouraging her love of country music and playing pranks on people. Beyond her music career, Lorrie and her husband own Lorrie Morgan’s Spicy Hot Chicken Coop in Panama City Beach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 constant humor has kept them, the industry and the Shady Ladies amused and laughing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Follow along as the ladies watch and give their thoughts and opinions on the 56th Annual ACM Awards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, performing as the first artist for the revived and revered Soundstage music series on PBS and many other moments of madness! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 loaded gun into the White House). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 in “tomato gate.” 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://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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: http://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.00:40 – Hot Guys 02:40 – Johnny Cash04:45 – Kris Kristofferson05:10 – Willie Nelson05:55 – Heavy Hitters09:10 – Roy Orbison09:40 – Kenny Chesney 12:40 – Randy Travis 13:47 – Ricky Van Shelton14:05 – Dwight Yoakam14:35 – Steve Earl15:30 – Alan Jackson16:08 – Travis Tritt18:25 – Kenny Rogers 19:35 – George Jones33:55 – Willie Nelson39:16 – Music City Myth See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://smarturl.it/SLshop. For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.1:50 – Randy Travis’ sexuality questioned & queerness in country music8:50 – George Jones’ car crash18:15 Paparazzi in NYC vs. Nashville21:00 – Willie Nelson caught with pot 22:10 – Willie & the IRS22:45 – Travis Tritt’s comments about Billy Ray Cyrus25:45 – Randy Travis’ “wedding” & obsessed fans31:10 – Music City Myth See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.:38 – Susan’s trip to the hospital7:55 – the days of Asylum Records10:05 – Susan’s prison time & the first dinner11:25 – Nashville’s reaction12:35 – 'Tammy Wynette Remembered'13:10 – George Jones’ ‘Cold Hard Truth’14:30 – the plight at country radio17:20 – Fedex debacle 18:05 – the accomplishments18:45 – the GRAMMYs23:00 – playing golf23:40 – Music City Myths See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"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 Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.1:15 Tammy Wynette4:30 Honky Tonk Angels (Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette)5:35 Susan gets bit by a spider6:35 Tammy performs in Washington DC & Susan’s eye issue8:12 HonkyTonk Angels in the studio9:35 Lorrie Morgan13:10 Emmylou Harris 15:25 Trio II (Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt)18:05 Shelby Lynne23:00 Other incredible women in country music25:28 K.T. Oslin 27:30 Music City Myths segment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.For more information, visit http://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.1:23 Evelyn’s time on CMA Board Of Directors2:00 Ricky Van Shelton gets kicked off the Opry grounds, Evelyn makes the paper 7:00 Country music industry retirement home8:05 CMA Awards9:48 Alan Jackson’s controversial performance of George Jones’ song “Choices” on the CMA Awards12:03 BMI/ASCAP/Sesac Awards dinners13:27 Willie Nelson’s unexpected appearance at the BMI Awards15:00 ACM Awards 15:33 “Jews In Country Music”16:35 Randy Travis at the ACM Awards18:45 Susan & Evelyn get lost leaving the ACM Awards19:40 The Beach Boys at Fan Fair20:50 More on Fan Fair/CMA Fest22:00 Evelyn’s first Fan Fair24:55 Music City Myth segmentListen if you are interested in: CMA Awards, CMA Fest/Fan Fair, ACM Awards, Ricky Van Shelton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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://shadyladiesofmusiccity.com. Follow along on Instagram at http://instagram.com/shadyladiesofmusiccity. Submit your Music City Myth at https://smarturl.it/MusicCityMyth.1:37 - Tammy Wynette's death8:05 - Tammy's fax letter about Susan & Evelyn10:30 - George Jones' funeral plots12:20 - George's letter to Susan13:00 - Johnny Paycheck's burial14:35 - George Jones' death17:30 - Disputes following country stars deaths20:10 - George Richey22:40 - Tammy's mother MeeMawListen if you are interested in: George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Paycheck, country music deaths, country music funerals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Ross, and she was part of the team that launched People Magazine, MTV and Entertainment Tonight. See what we mean….that’s pretty colorful. “Shady Ladies of Music City” will delve into the life Susan and Evelyn shared running Asylum Records and working with clients like Randy Travis, George Jones and Willie Nelson, but first, take some time to get to know the other half of your hosting duo, Evelyn Shriver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, successfully run a popcorn stand out of Key West, and happened to find her way into PR via the Benson and Hedges Blues Tour. “Shady Ladies of Music City” will delve into the life Susan and Evelyn shared running Asylum Records and working with clients like Randy Travis, George Jones and Willie Nelson, but first, take some time to get to know one half of your hosting duo, Susan Nadler. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Ladies of Music City. Shady Ladies of Music City is a tell-all podcast recorded and produced in Nashville, TN by Monument Records that is equal parts music, comedy and female empowerment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.