Tony Brown (record producer)
| Tony Brown | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Tarzan (with J.D. Sumner) |
| Born |
December 11, 1946 Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Origin | Walkertown, North Carolina |
| Genres | country music, Southern Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Session musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Associated acts | Reba McEntire, George Strait |
Tony Brown (born December 11, 1946) is an American record producer and pianist, known primarily for his work in country music. A former member of the Stamps Quartet and backing musician for Emmylou Harris, Brown has primarily worked as a producer since the late 1980s. He is known primarily for his production work with Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, and George Strait.
Following stints with the Dixie Melody Boys and Trav'lers Quartets, he joined J. D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet in 1966. In 1972, he traveled briefly with the Blackwood Brothers, thereafter joining the Oak Ridge Boys as a member of The Mighty Oaks Band. Brown also played piano for Elvis Presley. He toured with the TCB Band for much of Presley's final two years and was a part of the 1976 "Jungle Room" recording sessions at Graceland. In 1979, he joined Emmylou Harris's backing band, the Hot Band, taking over for former Presley sideman Glen D. Hardin. Brown stayed with Harris until 1981. Later, he became a session musician in Nashville and toured with acts such as Rosanne Cash.
After leaving that position, Brown became a producer, producing albums for several artists. He was also the president of MCA Nashville in the 1990s. Among these acts were Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, Steve Earle, Vince Gill, The Mavericks, McBride & the Ride, Reba McEntire, David Lee Murphy, Rodney Crowell, Wynonna, Lyle Lovett, Brooks & Dunn, Trisha Yearwood, Marty Stuart, Patty Loveless, Kelly Willis, Pat Green, Chely Wright and George Strait. In the 1980s, he was also the keyboardist for The Cherry Bombs, Crowell's backing band. His career has yielded over 100 #1 singles and record sales from his signings and productions have exceeded the 100 million mark.
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