LEGENDARY CREATIVE WORKSHOP CELEBRATES 5OTH ANNIVERSARY, UNV

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LEGENDARY CREATIVE WORKSHOP CELEBRATES 5OTH ANNIVERSARY, UNVEILS BERRY HILL MURAL
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(L to R): Mural Artist Scott Guion, Buzz Cason and Berry Hill Mayor Greg Mabey
Photo Credit: Taner Hall

Creativee Workshop is celebrating fifty years since first opening its doors, an event which sparked a revolutionary movement in the small Nashville neighborhood of Berry Hill. Acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer, Buzz Cason, launched the famed studio in 1970 with the hopes of establishing a creative paradise where artists would be encouraged to experiment with new musical ideas. Cason’s first project at Creative Workshop was with a then young up-and-comer named Jimmy Buffett, and the albums recorded during Buffett’s time at the studio established him as a household name in the music industry. It wasn’t long before the studio boasted recording hits from a tremendous list of influential names. Artists including Olivia Newton John, The Gatlin Brothers, The Judds, Merle Haggard, Roy Orbison, Glen Campbell, John Hiatt and more all recorded career defining works under the roof of Creative Workshop.

Reflecting upon his time spent at the studio, Larry Gatlin said, "I have nothing but fond memories of the hundreds of hours we spent making music with our pals at Creative Workshop. We cut a lot of hits, had a lot of fun and told a lot of lies. Congratulations, Buzzby."

A star studded mural, painted by acclaimed muralist Scott Guion, depicting some of the musicians who have recorded at Creative Workshop throughout its fifty years was unveiled in a private celebration earlier this week with guests including original CW producers Travis Turk and Brent Maher, The Gatlin Brothers, Mac Gayden, Mojo Nixon and more.

About Buzz Cason
Considered the Father of Nashville Rock, Buzz Cason’s six decade career has been all encompassing. A singer, songwriter, and producer, Cason began as a background singer for artists such as Elvis, Kenny Rogers, Kris Kristofferson, Ronnie Hawkins, Roy Orbison, Mickey Newbury, Levon Helm, John Denver and even gave a voice to Alvin on several Chipmunks records. A renowned songwriter, he has penned hits including “Everlasting Love” (co-written by Mac Gayden) which was recorded by Carl Carlton, Gloria Estefan, U2 and many others. And his song “Soldier of Love” (co-written by Tony Moon), was recorded by Arthur Alexander, Pearl Jam and the Beatles. Other cuts include a Country #1 hit for Tommy Overstreet (“Ann, Don’t Go Runnin'”) and songs for Martina McBride, Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, Placido Domingo, Mel Tillis, T.G. Shephard, the McCarters, Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis and many others. As the owner of the legendary Creative Workshop, Cason produced Clifford Curry's beach music classic “She Shot A Hole In My Soul” and Van & Titus' R&B classic “Cry Baby Cry” that was recently covered by Christine Ohlman and Dion and albums by The Derailers and Sugarcane Jane. He also helped start Jimmy Buffett’s career with the albums Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee for which he also co-wrote several songs. In 2006, Buzz released his autobiography Living The Rock & Roll Dream and in 2014, he was honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame as part of their Poets & Prophets series. Buzz is also a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. For more information on Buzz, check out his website at www.buzzcason.com.