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At first glance, Grammy Nominated Eddie Gore is a Nashville record producer, but first glances can sometimes be ambiguous. Dig a bit into this music industry veteran’s background and you’ll find a lot more. Follow that up with a conversation with him, and you’ll know that this guy is no simple record producer. As Eddie describes it—he is a “artist and song developer.” Underneath that is even more. He is also an engineer, arranger, musician and studio owner. After the conversation is over, you may even be convinced that he may also be a psychologist, which is perfect for this line of work! 

For the past 9 years, Eddie has been operating out of Historic RCA Studio C, located on 17th Avenue in the heart of Music Row. Eddie mainly uses his skills to concentrate his passion for song and artist development. His partner and co-owner is none other than the legendary Steve Cropper-- the Hall of Fame guitarist and songwriter from Memphis. Cropper moved to Nashville in 1993. After meeting Eddie at a party and being impressed by his knowledge, background and enthusiasm, he tapped Eddie to design and build their studio that sat next to the ASCAP building for 20 years. 

Eddie’s background includes volumes of experience that has helped shape his ears. In addition to working alongside Steve Cropper, he also spent years working with accomplished producer Kyle Lehning. Kyle was at the controls for all of those great hits from Randy Travis. Lehning and Eddie teamed up for several projects, including recordings from the late Shel Silverstein.

So what does Eddie do when an artist enlists his guidance? “I find out where their heart and soul is” said Gore. Eddie helps artists “find their voice”. “By definition and artist is unique, so it’s about wrapping that artistry in a song and performance. Now let’s go produce that.” 

Gore, a Nashville native, graduated from Belmont with a Music Business degree in 1987. As far as music goes—he’s virtually done it all. He’s been playing music all his life, from a very young age. And one of his first jobs in the business was doing music transcription for Copyright Music, Inc.

Eddie believes the end result of production should be a very personal product that he helps the artist creates. “I’ve always gravitated to music that people can listen to and get to know that artist almost immediately,” said Gore.

Music is one of the most competitive fields that you can enter, but if you come see Eddie, chances are he’s not going to let you try to mimic the current trend. He has seen the successes of those willing to stay within themselves, and therefore, will help you be “you”.

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