[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BUDDY CANNON

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2006

  Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of one of Nashville's most respected music professionals, 
Buddy Cannon. Just two nights ago, Buddy was named by his peers as the 
Producer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las 
Vegas.
  Buddy has worked with a long-list of chart-topping recording artists 
during his years in Nashville. Kenny Chesney, Chely Wright, Reba 
McEntire, John Michael Montgomery, Sara Evans and George Jones have all 
benefited from his work as a producer. In addition, he helped launch 
the careers of stars such as Shania Twain, Sammy Kershaw and Billy Ray 
Cyrus while a recording company executive. While his award this week 
honors him for his work as a producer, he is also well known and 
celebrated as a songwriter with songs recorded by artists from Mel 
Tillis to Alabama, George Strait and Vern Gosdin.
  According to those who have worked with Buddy, his gifts extend 
beyond the world of music. Buddy is known throughout the music 
community for his generous spirit and his willingness to spend time 
with young artists who are still in search of their own sound. Kenny 
Chesney, honored by the ACM as Entertainer of the Year, said recently 
that ``Back before I even had a record deal, Buddy was writing songs 
with me at Acuff-Rose and he gave me a lot of respect as someone trying 
to find their way, and he taught me a lot about respecting songs--even 
before he was part of my team.''
  Buddy Cannon's passion for music and respect for musicians is well 
known in Nashville and the music world. I join with so many others in 
congratulating Buddy on his latest achievement--being named Producer of 
the Year. But I also join with so many others in thanking Buddy for his 
many important contributions to the global music community and to my 
hometown of Nashville.

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