Words by Douglas McPherson
Buddy Cannon is best known as the producer behind a string of classic records for Sammy Kershaw, John Michael Montgomery, Reba McEntire, George Jones and, most of all, Kenny Chesney. In fact, Cannon has produced all of Chesney’s hits since 1997. He’s also known as one of the best A&R men in the business, and was responsible for bringing Shania Twain and Billy Ray Cyrus to Mercury Records. He is, in Nashville terms, A Big Deal.