Legendary Country Music Executive Jerry Bradley Dies at 83

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Source: Rolling Stone
Legendary Country Music Executive Jerry Bradley Dies at 83
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Jerry Bradley, a prominent Nashville music executive and son of producer Owen Bradley, has passed away at the age of 83. He played a significant role in shaping the country music industry, working with artists such as Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, and Ronnie Milsap. Bradley's greatest achievement was spearheading the platinum-selling album "Wanted! The Outlaws," which marked the genre's first LP to sell a million copies. He later took over Opryland Music Group and retired from the music business in 2003. Bradley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019.

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