Conway To Depart Buddy Lee Attractions
Nashville, TN [Press] – Tony Conway, CEO and co-owner of Buddy Lee Attractions, Inc., is departing the talent agency after thirty-three years.
“It has been an extraordinary experience, and I have worked with the most amazing group of artists and staff for over three decades,” says Conway. “I want to thank the late Buddy Lee for mentoring me in the business and the Lee family for allowing me to be a part of country music history. I feel I have completed my mission at B.L.A. and leave it in very capable hands. I am now excited about the next chapter in my own business ventures and the opportunity to apply my experience to new projects.”
The departure was also announced by Donna Lee, VP/co-owner of Buddy Lee Attractions in a separate press release.
Conway will announce his plans in the near future and can be reached at tcagent@aol.com
B.L.A. has represented some of the biggest superstars in country music, such as Hank Williams Jr., George Strait, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Ronnie Milsap, Garth Brooks, Dixie Chicks, and Lee Ann Womack.
Currently B.L.A. represents Jeff Foxworthy, Jason Aldean, Lorrie Morgan, Billy Ray Cyrus and others. Conway is a 34-year veteran of the music business who, along with Buddy Lee, produced and promoted the Farm Aid concerts. He is the recipient of the Hubert Long Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Talent Directors, and the CMA President’s Award.
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Tony, thank you for the years of friendship and helping to mentor me when I was Tour Manager for The O’Kanes on Columbia Records! You are the true meaning of a mensch! Cheers, Ross
Tony…
You know I wish you every good wish and that I send my best to you in this important step in your life. How well I remember those Farm Aid trips, the Fan Fair fun (???),and the Award Shows and holding our breath that our artists would win…and did!
Big hug to you in this chapter of your life…hugs to Nancy and the and the kids, too!
Now, if you tell me you’re about to become a Fuller Brush salesman I’ll smack you good!
-Kip
Tony, you are a true veteran of this business, and to think about all the years we have actually been involved in this amazing venture, we have lived to talk about it. Hallelujah!! Let’s stay in touch…..