Shady Ladies Of Music City

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, censorship and extremism. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.