Jerry Bradley, popularly known for being a Country Music Hall of Famer and a member of the Bradley family that helped shape the music community in Nashville, has died at the age of 83.
According to Billboard, the musician passed away on July 17 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. As of this writing, his cause of death remains a mystery as his family has yet to release a statement regarding his passing.
The Hall of Famer was a part of the famous Bradley family which consists of some of the most iconic names in the country music business.
His father, Owen Bradley, was a music producer back in the day. On the other hand, his uncle, Harold Bradley, was a studio musician.
The pair established Music Row in Nashville and transformed it into a music business. The musician's wife, Connie Bradley, was the head of ASCAP Nashville for over 30 years while his sister, Patsy Bradley, was an assistant VP at BMI.
Jerry Bradley History
Born Jerry Owen Bradley, the singer's career all began at his first record label, Forrest Hills Music. It was the first-ever music-related company that he established with his uncle Harold.
Following this, the musician continued his path in the music industry as be became a music engineer and producer to some of his father's biggest clients like The Who, Roy Clark, Gordon Lightfoot, Loretta Lyn, and many more.
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Later in life, Jerry decided to move to RCA where worked as a staff producer for three years. His hard work paid off as he was later promoted by Chet Atkins to become a vp of Nashville operations for ten years.
Some of his famous clients under RCA were Charley Pride, Dottie West, Dave and Sugar, Jimmy Dean, and many more.
Jerry Bradley Remembered by CMA
After the news of his death made rounds online, his former peers took to social media to pay tribute to him.
Sarah Trahern, the CEO of the Country Music Association, issued a statement, writing, "Today we lost a Country Music Hall of Famer and business icon who was instrumental in the careers of dozens of artists." (via Celebrity Access)
She added that the late musician loved country music all of his life and despite being an executive, she remembered being nervous whenever she wanted Jerry's blessing on a project.
"Jerry's deep passion for our business will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time," she added.
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