BUD McGUIRE - Owner/President
Owner and founder of McGuire Productions, Bud is a native of Hamilton, AL. The roots of his career began at age 13. Raised the son of a Baptist Minister, he grew up in church playing piano and writing Christian songs that were published by various publishing companies. A chance trip to Nashville to visit a recording session at age 16 changed him forever. That day forward he began the pursuit of a professional career in music. As a songwriter he signed his first publishing deal with Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals, AL and legendary record producer Rick Hall. Next stop was a permanent return to Nashville to work with CBS Songs and famed Kenny Rogers producer, Larry Butler. From there Bud formed his own companies which have grown to include music publishing, radio station ownership (in Arkansas & Texas) and a full service jingle production company. Past music credits include 4 number one songs (2 as a writer, 2 as a publisher) numerous top 10 and top 20 records and over 28 million in record sales. His songs have been recorded by Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Hank Williams, Jr., Tammy Wynette, Eddy Raven, Clarence Carter, Joe Nichols, Jerry Reed, Randy Travis, Crystal Gayle, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, George Jones, David Allan Coe, Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke, Reba McEntire, Eddy Arnold, Diamond Rio, Shenandoah, Ty Herndon, X-Excutioners, Lee Ann Womack....and the list goes on.
JAN COONS - Administrative Director
Jan has been with McGuire Productions since 1997. She manages the daily activities for our sales and administrative staffs. A background in cleric and computer programming makes her a qualified and welcome addition to our company. A devout Christian, she enjoys raising a family and serving in her community. Jan is a sister to Bud and Mike, making McGuire Productions, truly, a Family Business.
MIKE McGUIRE- Creative Director
Mike handles all the day in and day out duties at the recording studios of McGuire Productions. He has been in the jingle business and music business for over 25 years and is one of the founding members of the Grammy award winning country band SHENANDOAH. As a songwriter, Mike has had songs recorded by everyone from Shenandoah, Reba McEntire and B.J. Thomas to The Oak Ridge Boys, Gene Watson and T.Graham Brown.
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