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Jim Ed Norman

November 9, 1987 OHC215 91 min.
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Biography


Music industry executive and producer. Born October 16, 1948. Production credits include Anne Murray, Crystal Gale, and Hank Williams Jr. Formed Jensing/Jensong production and publishing company, 1980. Joined Warner/Reprise Nashville, 1983. Appointed president of Warner/Reprise Nashville, 1989.

Interview Summary

1987 November 9
(1 hour, 31 minutes)
Music industry executive and producer Jim Ed Norman discusses reasons for the success of country music. Discussion includes the country music market in the 1980s; the diversity of country sound; the record making process; what makes great country music; working with the artists; and the role of the producer.