Credited with the career development of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
singer, Roy Orbison.
Founded Monument Records in 1958 in Washington, DC before moving it to Nashville, Tennessee in the 1960s.
Was the first to produce records from Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton.
Owned the publishing company Combine Music. His first hire was Kris Kristofferson.
Produced some of Roy Orbison's most popular records "Only the Lonely," ''Oh, Pretty Woman," and "Crying.".
Produced "Last of the Breed," a 2007 collaborative album between Ray Price, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson that resulted in a Grammy win for Price and Nelson for best country collaboration with vocals.