{"id":1248,"date":"2014-04-18T08:14:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T16:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pedalsteelmusic.com\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2014-04-19T09:22:25","modified_gmt":"2014-04-19T17:22:25","slug":"tommy-whites-sghof-nomination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedalsteelmusic.com\/?p=1248","title":{"rendered":"Tommy White’s SGHOF Nomination"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the text of Tom Bradshaw’s letter to the Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame<\/em>\u00a0nominating Tommy White. \u00a0The letter itself has proper formatting that was\u00a0hard to convert for this blog. \u00a0You can see the original as a PDF file\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0(thanks to Bruce Linde).<\/p>\n

As a result of Tom’s efforts, Tommy White was inducted into the HOF in 2013.<\/p>\n

-b0b-<\/p>\n

\n

Tom Bradshaw<\/b><\/h3>\n

P.O. Box 931 \u2014 Concord, CA \u00a094522<\/b><\/h3>\n

Phone: 925-798-9936<\/b><\/p>\n

E-mail: tommybradshaw@gmail.com<\/b><\/p>\n

7-12-08<\/b><\/p>\n

Committee of the Hall of Fame<\/b><\/h3>\n

Steel Guitar Convention Board<\/b><\/h4>\n

9535 Midland Blvd.<\/b><\/p>\n

St. Louis, MO \u00a063114<\/b><\/h4>\n

Subject: Hall of Fame Nomination of Tommy White<\/b><\/p>\n

Tommy White\u2019s accomplishments over the past 38 years are detailed in the headings that follow. His accumulated \u201cmusical credentials\u201d listed herein should confirm the profound impact he has had on the advancement of the steel guitar and his influence on the players of the instrument. During those 38 years he has projected the steel guitar as a dominant sound in Country Music.<\/p>\n

Getting Started:<\/b>Tommy White was born on January 9, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Tom White Jr., an accomplished steel guitarist. With his father teaching, Tommy quickly distinguished himself with his fast-paced proficiency, prompting some observers to view him as a child prodigy.<\/p>\n

Tommy\u2019s musical achievements as a youth can be documented in annual increments: At age 9 he received his first pedal steel. By 10 he was playing small clubs and other venues in and about his hometown of Louisville. By 11 he was so advanced as to be recruited by Grand Ole Opry member and star, Stu Phillips. As a member of Stu\u2019s ensemble, he toured Michigan, playing concerts in high school auditoriums and at private parties. When 13 he was performing at steel guitar shows and other events including occasional subbing for his dad with Red and Gene Stewart, Red being the writer of \u201cTennessee Waltz\u201d. That also included several performances with Pee Wee King\u2019s Golden West Cowboys. At 14, he was the staff steel guitarist for the Lincoln Jamboree, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, the birthplace of our 16th President. This Jamboree was, and still remains, Kentucky\u2019s most prestigious Country Music venue, using an Opry-like format while hosting regional artists and national stars. By 15 he was giving informal lessons to local beginning steel guitarists. And at that same time, Ron Lashley of the Emmons\u2019 Guitar Company took note of Tommy\u2019s musical talent, producing the teenager\u2019s first album, \u201cTommy White, 100 Proof Steel, Aged 15 Years\u201d. When 16, Tommy was hired by Grammy award winner, Donna Fargo, a job that launched his professional career, leading to the accumulation of the following body of work. Mastering the steel guitar could be said to be his life\u2019s obsession.<\/p>\n

TOURING<\/b><\/p>\n

Tommy\u2019s touring history has placed him in close proximity with thousands of music enthusiasts who have been exposed to the steel guitar and his mastery of it. It cannot be known how many of those enthusiasts were encouraged to also play the instrument simply because of Tommy\u2019s performance skills with, but assuredly those skills caused all to appreciate the instrument\u2019s capabilities and its musical potential.<\/p>\n

With Stu Phillips, 1971-1972:<\/b> (previously detailed).
\nWith Donna Fargo, 1976-1985:<\/b> Each year of his touring with Fargo brought Tommy before thousands of people at 30 to 175 different locations in the US and Canada. Notable venues included The Golden Nugget and Four Queens in Las Vegas; Gilly’s in Texas, and the Wolftrapp in Virginia. These dates also included numerous coliseums, civic centers and famous theaters coast to coast. One tour included performing with the Kansas City symphony with one of Elvis Presley\u2019s conductors, Joe Guercio.<\/p>\n

With The Whites and Ricky Skaggs, 1985-1993:<\/b> These tours involved 100 to 150 dates a year. Although the Whites employed Tommy, Ricky Skaggs was often included as a headliner because Ricky and Sharon White were husband and wife. This touring once included a “Heads of State” dinner in Washington, D.C. Also included were many corporate events in which Skaggs was the headliner. The Whites and Donna Fargo did appear separately, but had similar touring schedules and appearance dates. Many of those dates were at the largest music festivals, one of significance being the “Jamboree in the Hills” in St. Clairsville, Ohio. \u00a0Well over sixty thousand people were in attendance at each of the three appearances Tommy made there with Fargo and the Whites at that venue. With The Whites, Tommy\u2019s concert travels also took him to Israel, Bahrain, Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Germany, England, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Canada.<\/p>\n

With Vince Gill, 2005-2006:<\/b> This touring consisted of 10 road dates, one being at the Florida Strawberry Festival, attended by thousands. Also included were appearances at many Civic Centers, and interestingly, at private auctions. As an aside, Tommy was originally asked to join Vince Gill\u2019s band some 18 years ago. Tommy declined the offer, but recommended John Hughey in his place. The result of that recommendation became somewhat historic, since it led to John\u2019s recording style being closely associated with Gill.
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\nWith Steve Wariner, 2007-2008:<\/b> For the past 2 years, Tommy has accepted occasional road dates with Steve, allowing him to \u201cget out of town and have a break from my Grand Ole Opry schedule\u201d. Steve plays about 6 dates annually, mostly in Texas. There, large dance halls draw hundreds of people, one being the \u201cCowboys Club\u201d in Dallas, Texas, \u201cwhich is always packed\u201d states Tommy.<\/p>\n

ALBUM RECORDINGS:<\/b><\/p>\n

The following are the major artists with whom Tommy has recorded, being the sole steel guitarist on nearly every album on this list.<\/p>\n

Artist or Group: Album Title: Instrument: Year<\/b><\/p>\n

The WhitesDoing It By The Book Steel 1988
\nStonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson & & Super Friends Steel 1990
\nTom Stripe Never Too LateDobro & Steel1991
\nMr. FingersIntroductionSteel1992
\nTim TeschTim TeschSteel1992
\nThe Cox FamilyEverybody\u2019s Reaching Out For SomeoneSteel1993
\nJody KingPhotographs & MemoriesSteel1993
\nShenandoahUnder The KudzuDobro & Steel1993
\nVarious ArtistsChess Rhythm & RollSteel1994
\nVarious ArtistsAlwaysDobro & Steel1995
\nCraig ChambersNot Just Another Pretty HatSteel1995
\nRoger Brown & Swing CityRoger Brown & Swing CitySteel1996
\nThe MartinsWherever You Are Dobro & Steel1996
\nVarious ArtistsAmazing Grace,Vol.2, \u201cA Country Salute To Gospel\u201dSteel1997
\nTom T. HallHome GrownDobro & Steel1997
\nPam GaddLongRoadSteel1997
\nVarious ArtistsAwesome God, \u201cA Tribute to Rich MullinsSteel1998
\nChonda PierceHavin\u2019 A Girls\u2019 Night OutSteel1998
\nPrince Of EgyptOriginal Soundtrack \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel1998
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Through The Skies \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel1998
\nGary Chapman \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Outside \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lap Steel & Steel1999
\nJohn Michael Montgomery \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Brand New Me \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2000
\nJeff Best \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bud\u2019s A Little Weiser Now \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2000
\nJessica King \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gift \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2000
\nJeff & Sheri EasterOrdinary Day \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2000
\nThe Crabb Family \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pray \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2000
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sessions, Vol. 2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2000
\nRicky Lynn Gregg \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Careful What You Wish For \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2001
\nThe Oak Ridge Boys \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From The Heart \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2001
\nJoe Diffie \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In Another World \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2001
\nWendy Manley \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indigo Blue \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2002
\nRobert Owens \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cLove Will Find Its Way\u201d
\nThe Best of Robert OwensSteel2002
\nJoe NicholsMan With a MemorySteel2002
\nBluegrass All-StarsBluegrass All-StarsDobro & Steel2003<\/p>\n

Play Country Classics<\/p>\n

The Crabb FamilyCrabb CollectionSteel2003
\nPaul Brewster \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Everybody\u2019s Talkin\u2019 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro, Steel & Pedalbro2003
\nGerald Crabb \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Roads That I\u2019ve Traveled \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2004
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blues Tribute to Eric Clapton \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro2004
\nCary Grace \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Book of Rhymes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2004
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Chiristian Kidz!Dobro & Steel2004<\/p>\n

Circle of Friends
\nDel WayMercy Came DownSteel2004
\nJoe NicholsRevelationSteel2004
\nStephen AnthonyStephen AnthonyDobro & Steel2004
\nRay PillowCountry ClassSteel2005
\nVarious ArtistsAerograss \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nKenny Chesney \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Be As You Are (SongsFrom an Old Blue Chair)Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Beatlesgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Best Uv Gass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Deadgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eagles Grass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FleetwoodgrassDobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0GospelgrassDobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Grassroots \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kidsgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nCirrha Niva \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Liaison de la Morte \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steel2005
\nThe Crabb Family \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Locket \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Marleygrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nMcRaes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Perfect Love \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Simon & Grassfunkel \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nDanney Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Songwrangler \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Stonesgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Taylorgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2005
\nThe Crabb Family \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blur The Lines \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel, Sitar &
\nWeissenborn2006
\nThe Crabb Family \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blur The Lines \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel, Sitar &<\/p>\n

Weissenborn2006
\nVarious ArtistsElvisgrassDobro & Steel2006
\nPam TillisJust Another TimeDobro & Steel2006<\/p>\n

For Christmas
\nPat WatersRight Where I Belong \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2006
\nAustins Bridge \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Austins Bridge \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel, Dobro, Sitar2007Weissenborn
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cBoots Too Big Too Fill\u201dDobro & Steel2007
\nTribute to Gene AutryDobro & Steel2007<\/p>\n

Various ArtistsHave Yourself A MerryDobro & Steel2007
\nLittle Christmas
\nDavid Ball \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Heartaches by the Number \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2007
\nSherry Lynn \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s A Woman Thing \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2007
\nJernie \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jernie \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro & Steel2007
\nJerry Adams \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jerry Adams \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2007
\nKaren Peck & New River \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Journey of Joy \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dobro, Sitar & Steel2007
\nDaniel Lee Martin \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0On My Way To You \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2007
\nVarious Artists CashgrasDobro & Steel2007<\/p>\n

Jerry KilgoreLoaded and EmptySteel2007
\nCindy StandageSame Red HairDobro & Steel2007
\nGrand Ole Opry Staff BandGrand Ole Opry Country<\/p>\n

Classics, Vol. 1 (Recorded \u00a0\u00a0live on the Opry stage)Steel2007
\nVince GillSatisfied Mind \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2007
\nVarious ArtistsGospel Favorites From<\/p>\n

The Grand Ole OprySteel2008<\/p>\n

Ronnie Millsap Amazing GraceSteel2008
\nRicky Skaggs & The Whites \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Family Bible \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2008
\nVarious Artists \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cashgrass \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2008
\nJerry Kilgore \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Loaded & Empty \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steel2008<\/p>\n

LIMITED SESSION WORK WITH NOTED ARTISTS<\/b><\/p>\n

The artists in the following list are those that Tommy can recall recording for, the recorded work eventually ending up on albums. But, the session work listed here did not lead to an album being released on which Tommy was the sole steel guitarist (as emphasized in the previous list).<\/p>\n

Jerry Adams<\/p>\n

Stephen Anthony<\/p>\n

Danney Ball<\/p>\n

David Ball<\/p>\n

Jeff Best<\/p>\n

Paul Brewster<\/p>\n

Austin\u2019s Bridge<\/p>\n

Roger Brown & Swing City<\/p>\n

Garth Brooks<\/p>\n

Craig Chambers<\/p>\n

Gary Chapman<\/p>\n

Kenny Chesney<\/p>\n

The Cox Family<\/p>\n

Gerald Crab<\/p>\n

The Crabb Family<\/p>\n

Joe Diffie<\/p>\n

Jeff & Sheri Easter<\/p>\n

Pam Gadd<\/p>\n

Vince Gill<\/p>\n

Cary Grace<\/p>\n

Ricky Lynn Gregg<\/p>\n

Stonewall Jackson<\/p>\n

Jerry Kilgore<\/p>\n

Jody King<\/p>\n

Jernie Sherry Lynn<\/p>\n

Wendy Manley<\/p>\n

The Martins<\/p>\n

Daniel Lee Martin<\/p>\n

McRaes<\/p>\n

Ronnie Milsap<\/p>\n

John Michael Montgomery<\/p>\n

Joe Nichols<\/p>\n

Oak Ridge Boys<\/p>\n

Karen Peck & New River<\/p>\n

Chonda Pierce<\/p>\n

Ray Pillow<\/p>\n

Ricky Skaggs<\/p>\n

Cindy Standage<\/p>\n

Tim Tesch<\/p>\n

Pam Tillis<\/p>\n

Billy Walker<\/p>\n

Pat Waters<\/p>\n

Del Way<\/p>\n

The Whites<\/p>\n

\u201cNON-NOTABLE\u201d RECORDING SESSIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

It is impossible for Tommy to remember the hundreds of custom recordings and albums he has recorded, involving unknowns: those being people wishing to have demo-recordings for presentations to major record labels or \u201cvanity-recordings\u201d by individuals wanting to simply have a recording of their own voice or music! Many recordings have included gospel groups and nightclub acts by performers wanting albums or CD\u2019s for demonstration presentations. There were also innumerable sessions of jingle recordings for radio and TV distribution.<\/p>\n

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS<\/b><\/p>\n

Promotional videos are made for advertising the upcoming release and sale of albums produced by artists and groups. \u00a0Tommy has appeared and participated in the making of the following:<\/p>\n

Title:Artist or Group:Year:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIts Not What You Know\u201dThe Whites1988
\n\u201cThe Smith Brothers\u201dThe Smith Brothers1996
\n\u201cA Night To Remember\u201dJoe Diffie1999
\n\u201cAn Evening of E9th\u201dTommy White & Lloyd Green2002
\n\u201cHot Licks & Cool TipsEducational video by Tommy White1999
\nAlan Jackson performance videoAllen Jackson2006
\n\u2026and Numerous Videos of artists playing on the Grand Ole Opry<\/p>\n

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS<\/b><\/p>\n

The Prince of Egypt, a Disney movie, released in the mid-\u201890s.
\nThe Apostle, a Robert Duvall film, released in the mid-\u201890s.<\/p>\n

TELEVISION SHOWS:<\/b><\/p>\n

From 1993 to 1999, Tommy taped TV shows 5 days a week for TNN. Such shows included background tracks for every commercial break play-in and play-out. He was also a featured performer on dozens of the show\u2019s instrumental selections. This resulted in extensive exposure of the steel sound to the millions of the viewers who watched those shows. \u00a0The following are the most significant shows Tommy is able to recall:<\/p>\n

– Jerry Lewis Telethon 1970\u2019s
\n– The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, NBC, 1976
\n– Phil Donohue Show, 1976
\n– Merv Griffin Show, 1977
\n– The Tommy Hunter Show, 1980\u2019s
\n– Church Street Station, TNN, 1980\u2019s, various shows
\n– On Stage, TNN, 1980\u2019s, various shows
\n– Austin City Limits, PBS, 1988, 1989, 1990
\n– Trinity Broadcast Network (various shows), 1988-1989
\n– Nashville Now w\/Ralph Emery, TNN, 80\u2019s & 90\u2019s, various shows
\n– New Country, TNN, 1986, 1987
\n– The 700 Club (The Whites, Glen Campbell & Ricky Skaggs) 1991
\n– Music City News Awards, TNN, 1996 (house band)
\n– Music City Tonight , TNN (house band), 1993-1996
\n– Prime Time Country, TNN (house band), 1996-1999
\n– CMT TV special with Joe Diffie at The Factory in Franklin, 1999
\n– Academy of Country Music Awards, 2001-current
\n– The Dottie Rambo Special, 2003
\n– 100 Greatest Duets, CMT, 2005
\n– The Grand Ole Opry Gospel Special, CMT, 2008
\n– Crook & Chase, RFDTV, 2008-current<\/p>\n

RADIO BROADCASTS<\/b><\/p>\n

The Grand Ole Opry, WSM, Nashville, TN (previously discussed) – [1986 to present time]
\nClassic Country, WSM, Nashville, TN [This is an existing weekly show which plays clips from past Opry performances]<\/p>\n

Eddie Stubbs interview, WSM, Nashville TN. (2003]
\nSho-Bud Showcase, WSM, Nashville, TN. [1971]<\/p>\n

INDIVIDUAL ALBUMS<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cTommy White, 100 Proof Steel, Aged 15 Years\u201d, 1975
\n\u201cTommy White By Request\u201d, Teresa White Productions, 2002<\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS<\/b><\/p>\n

Tommy White \u201cHot Licks & Cool Tips\u201d video, 1999 (Currently available on amazon.com).
\n\u201cTommy White By Request\u201d 120 page tab booklet, 2002 (Currently available from itunes.com or directly from Tommy).<\/p>\n

NIGHTCLUB ENGAGEMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

Lemon Tree Lounge w\/ Mike Lunsford & Whiskey River – 1979-1983. , [Louisville, KY]
\nDoc Holidays w\/ Peggy Jo & Buntline Special – 1983-1985, [Louisville, KY]<\/p>\n

RADIO & TV COMMERCIALS<\/b><\/p>\n

Kentucky Tourism Commercials, 1979-1986
\nVarious McDonalds Commercials, 1986 to present
\nVarious Budweiser Commercials, 2003 to present<\/p>\n

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES & EVENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Two week USO Persian Gulf Tour, 1991 (performing on the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower while under way, and at various US Military bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, and Egypt).<\/li>\n
  2. The Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis, beginning in 1971, when 12 years old, with approximately 10 additional appearances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

      \n
    1. In 1997, the Pedal Steel Guitar Association provided Tommy with an \u201cAppreciation\u201d Award at the International Steel Guitar Convention.<\/li>\n
    2. In 1983, the County Commissioners of Jefferson County, Kentucky gave Tommy a \u201cCertificate of Appreciation\u201d for donating his time playing at community events.<\/li>\n
    3. In 1986 Tommy was given an \u201cAppreciation Award\u201d from the ISGC Convention in St. Louis.<\/li>\n
    4. A \u201cGold Record\u201d award for his recording as a sideman on the Joe Nichols album, \u201cMan With A Memory\u201d. Tommy states, \u201cThis is the only \u2018official\u2019 award give to sidemen on an album, even though many of the albums Tommy has played on have achieved \u2018Gold\u2019 and \u2018Platinum\u2019 sales records.\u201d<\/li>\n
    5. Tommy was approached many years ago and consented to be an Advisory Board member of the Pedal Steel Guitar Association.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      RELATED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Tommy was instrumental in helping with the design of the \u201cTW\u201d pickup for the George L Company. This \u201cname-sake\u201d pickup has been received well by buyers since 2002.<\/li>\n
      2. Tommy was asked to approve a string design that launched the Jagwire String Company in 1994.<\/li>\n
      3. If the following MySpace web site is examined, Tommy\u2019s contributions to it become quite apparent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        http:\/\/vids.myspace.com\/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=16942746<\/a><\/p>\n

        PERFORMANCES WITH ARTISTS & GROUPS<\/b><\/p>\n

        For 23 years Tommy has worked for or in tandem with the Grand Ole Opry organization in one form or another. \u00a0For the past 11 years, however, Tommy has been a member of the Opry radio and TV staff bands (previously referenced). Because of his tenure in all these venues, as well as many other television shows, live concerts, touring and numerous sundry gigs, he just may have backed more Country Music artists than any other steel guitarist in the instrument\u2019s history. In that capacity, he has had to replicate the accompaniment styles, techniques and effects of those performing vocalists who previously recorded the songs performed. This is often an overlooked quality of a musician\u2019s talent, and has surely contributed to his mainstay membership in the ever-changing Opry band. For this, he has received recognition and accolades from steel guitarists around the world. Those many listeners and observers expect to see and hear him on all Opry broadcasts and, frankly, any other televised Country Music broadcast.<\/p>\n

        Some artists may be missing from the following list of those he has accompanied on the hundreds of various performances as a backup player, but the list is still impressive if not staggering.<\/p>\n

        Alphabetical List of Artists and Groups Tommy has backed on the Opry, various TV Series and Award shows:<\/b><\/p>\n

        A<\/b><\/p>\n

        Jason Aldean<\/p>\n

        Lynn Anderson<\/p>\n

        Gary Allan<\/p>\n

        Bill Anderson<\/p>\n

        Chet Atkins<\/p>\n

        Trace Adkins<\/p>\n

        Rodney Adkins<\/p>\n

        Chet Akins<\/p>\n

        Rex Allen, Jr.<\/p>\n

        Jessica Andrews<\/p>\n

        Hoyt Axton<\/p>\n

        Steve Azar<\/p>\n

        Ernie Ashworth<\/p>\n

        Rattlesnake Annie<\/p>\n

        Lady Antebellum<\/p>\n

        Deborah Allen<\/p>\n

        Keith Anderson<\/p>\n

        Alabama<\/p>\n

        Eddie Arnold<\/p>\n

        B<\/b><\/p>\n

        Dirks Bentley<\/p>\n

        Jim Ed Brown<\/p>\n

        Paul Brandt<\/p>\n

        James Bonamy<\/p>\n

        Barbi Benton<\/p>\n

        Chuck Berry<\/p>\n

        Larry Boone<\/p>\n

        Clint Black<\/p>\n

        Bobby Bare<\/p>\n

        David Ball<\/p>\n

        Garth Brooks<\/p>\n

        Sawyer Brown<\/p>\n

        Tracy Byrd<\/p>\n

        Luke Bryan<\/p>\n

        John Berry<\/p>\n

        Matraca Berg<\/p>\n

        Lisa Hartman-Black<\/p>\n

        Chad Brock<\/p>\n

        Kevin Bacon<\/p>\n

        Johnny Bush<\/p>\n

        Marty Brown<\/p>\n

        C<\/b><\/p>\n

        George Canyon<\/p>\n

        Floyd Cramer<\/p>\n

        Billie Ray Cyrus<\/p>\n

        Ray Charles<\/p>\n

        Eric Church<\/p>\n

        David Allan Coe<\/p>\n

        Chris Cagel<\/p>\n

        Mary Chapin Carpenter<\/p>\n

        Sheryl Crow<\/p>\n

        Mark Chestnutt<\/p>\n

        Chubby Checker<\/p>\n

        Dixie Chicks<\/p>\n

        Kenney Chesney<\/p>\n

        Rodney Crowell<\/p>\n

        Bobbie Cryner<\/p>\n

        Jumpin\u2019 Bill Carlisle<\/p>\n

        Roy Clark<\/p>\n

        Billy \u201cCrash\u201d Craddock<\/p>\n

        Melodie Crittenden<\/p>\n

        Carlene Carter<\/p>\n

        Dina Carter<\/p>\n

        Bucky Covington<\/p>\n

        The Crabb Family<\/p>\n

        Terry Clark<\/p>\n

        John Conlee<\/p>\n

        Gary Chapman<\/p>\n

        Rita Coolidge<\/p>\n

        Rosanne Cash<\/p>\n

        Tammy Cochran<\/p>\n

        Kellie Coffey<\/p>\n

        Jessi Colter<\/p>\n

        Guy Clark<\/p>\n

        Sylvia Chalee<\/p>\n

        D<\/b><\/p>\n

        The Derailers<\/p>\n

        Roy Druskey<\/p>\n

        Davis Daniel<\/p>\n

        Martin Delray<\/p>\n

        Charlie Daniels<\/p>\n

        Iris Dement<\/p>\n

        Joe Diffie<\/p>\n

        Johnny Duncan<\/p>\n

        Dave Dudley<\/p>\n

        Jimmy Dean<\/p>\n

        Holly Dunn<\/p>\n

        John Denver<\/p>\n

        Joe Diffie<\/p>\n

        Jimmie Davis<\/p>\n

        Doyle Dykes<\/p>\n

        Little Jimmy Dickens<\/p>\n

        Deryl Dodd<\/p>\n

        E<\/b><\/p>\n

        Sarah Evans<\/p>\n

        Steve Earle<\/p>\n

        Scotty Emerick<\/p>\n

        Katrina Elam<\/p>\n

        F<\/b><\/p>\n

        Glen Frey<\/p>\n

        Barbara Fairchild<\/p>\n

        Shelly Fairchild<\/p>\n

        Janie Fricke<\/p>\n

        Kevin Fowler<\/p>\n

        Cleve Francis<\/p>\n

        The Forester Sisters<\/p>\n

        Pete Fountaine<\/p>\n

        Francis Foster<\/p>\n

        Freddie Fender<\/p>\n

        David Frizzell<\/p>\n

        Radney Foster<\/p>\n

        G<\/b><\/p>\n

        Gregg Clinton Gregory<\/p>\n

        The Girls Next Door<\/p>\n

        Andy Griffith<\/p>\n

        Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers<\/p>\n

        Jack Green<\/p>\n

        Montgomery Gentry<\/p>\n

        Mickey Gilley<\/p>\n

        Amy Grant<\/p>\n

        Billy Gilman<\/p>\n

        Lee Greenwood<\/p>\n

        Point of Grace<\/p>\n

        David Gates<\/p>\n

        Arlo Guthrie<\/p>\n

        Don Gibson<\/p>\n

        Vince Gill<\/p>\n

        Tompall Glaser<\/p>\n

        Jim Glaser<\/p>\n

        Ray Griff<\/p>\n

        Crystal Gail<\/p>\n

        Vern Gosdin<\/p>\n

        Tammy Graham<\/p>\n

        Billy Gramer<\/p>\n

        Nancy Griffith<\/p>\n

        Andy Griggs<\/p>\n

        H<\/b><\/p>\n

        Jan Howard<\/p>\n

        George Hamilton, V<\/p>\n

        James House<\/p>\n

        Rebecca Lynn Howard<\/p>\n

        Marcus Hummon<\/p>\n

        The Hagger Twins<\/p>\n

        Black Hawk<\/p>\n

        Freddie Hart<\/p>\n

        Florence Henderson<\/p>\n

        Restless Heart<\/p>\n

        Wade Hayes<\/p>\n

        Emmylou Harris<\/p>\n

        Tom T. Hall<\/p>\n

        Big House<\/p>\n

        Keith Harling<\/p>\n

        Ty Herndon<\/p>\n

        Steve Holy<\/p>\n

        Don Henley<\/p>\n

        Don Ho<\/p>\n

        I<\/b><\/p>\n

        Jack Ingram<\/p>\n

        Sonya Isaacs<\/p>\n

        J<\/b><\/p>\n

        Buddy Jewel<\/p>\n

        Grandpa Jones<\/p>\n

        George Jones<\/p>\n

        Waylon Jennings<\/p>\n

        The Judds<\/p>\n

        Stonewall Jackson<\/p>\n

        Brett James<\/p>\n

        Sonny James<\/p>\n

        Norma Jean<\/p>\n

        Shooter Jennings<\/p>\n

        Davy Jones<\/p>\n

        Carolyn Dawn Johnson<\/b><\/h5>\n

        K<\/b><\/p>\n

        Kris Kristofferson<\/p>\n

        Hal Ketchum<\/p>\n

        Doug Kershaw<\/p>\n

        Alison Krauss<\/p>\n

        The Kendalls<\/p>\n

        David Kersh<\/p>\n

        Pee Wee King<\/p>\n

        The Kinleys<\/p>\n

        Jerry Kilgore<\/p>\n

        Merle Kilgore<\/p>\n

        Sammy Kershaw<\/p>\n

        \u201cKostas\u201d<\/b><\/h5>\n

        L<\/b><\/p>\n

        George Lindsey<\/p>\n

        Charlie Louvin<\/p>\n

        Rockie Lynne<\/p>\n

        Shelby Lynne<\/p>\n

        Johnny Lee<\/p>\n

        Ricky Lynn<\/p>\n

        Lone Star<\/p>\n

        Patti Loveless<\/p>\n

        Jerry Lee Lewis<\/p>\n

        Lane Larsen<\/p>\n

        Hank Locklin<\/p>\n

        Albert Lee<\/p>\n

        Miranda Lambert<\/p>\n

        John D. Loudermilk<\/p>\n

        Loretta Lynn<\/p>\n

        Tracy Lawrence<\/p>\n

        Vicki Lawrence<\/p>\n

        M<\/b><\/p>\n

        Anne Murray<\/p>\n

        Shane Minor<\/p>\n

        Mac Mcanally<\/p>\n

        Allison Moorer<\/p>\n

        Craig Morgan<\/p>\n

        Richard Marx<\/p>\n

        Ronnie Milsap<\/p>\n

        Michael McDonald<\/p>\n

        Delbert McClinton<\/p>\n

        Hannah \/ McEuen<\/p>\n

        McBride & The Ride<\/p>\n

        Th Mavericks<\/p>\n

        Dean Miller<\/p>\n

        Barbara Mandrell<\/p>\n

        Reba McEntire<\/p>\n

        The McCarters<\/p>\n

        Baker & Meyers<\/p>\n

        Louise Mandrell<\/p>\n

        Neil McCoy<\/p>\n

        Mel McDaniel<\/p>\n

        John Michael Montgomery<\/p>\n

        Lorrie Morgan<\/p>\n

        Lila McCann<\/p>\n

        Brian McComas<\/p>\n

        Melba Montgomery<\/p>\n

        Megan Mullins<\/p>\n

        Mindy McCready<\/p>\n

        Pake McEntire<\/p>\n

        The Mavericks<\/p>\n

        Mila Mason<\/p>\n

        Kathy Mattea<\/p>\n

        David Lee Murphy<\/p>\n

        Bill Monroe<\/p>\n

        Martina McBride<\/p>\n

        Tim Wilson<\/p>\n

        Tim Mensey<\/p>\n

        Jo Dee Messina<\/p>\n

        Gibson\/Miller Band<\/p>\n

        N<\/b><\/p>\n

        Jimmy C. Newman<\/p>\n

        Willie Nelson<\/p>\n

        Aaron Neville<\/p>\n

        Olivia Newton-John<\/p>\n

        Juice Newton<\/p>\n

        Joe Nichols<\/p>\n

        Diamond Rio Jewel<\/p>\n

        O<\/b><\/p>\n

        Robert Ellis Orrall<\/p>\n

        Paul Overstreet<\/p>\n

        Mark O\u2019Connor<\/p>\n

        Jamie O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n

        The Osborne Brothers<\/p>\n

        Randy Owen<\/p>\n

        Marie Osmond<\/p>\n

        Donny Osmond<\/p>\n

        Oak Ridge Boys<\/p>\n

        P<\/b><\/p>\n

        Jeannie Pruett<\/p>\n

        Charley Pride<\/p>\n

        Brad Paisley<\/p>\n

        Ray Pillow<\/p>\n

        Lee Roy Parnell<\/p>\n

        Danielle Peck<\/p>\n

        Kelly Pickler<\/p>\n

        Karen Peck & New River<\/p>\n

        Johnny Paycheck<\/p>\n

        Rissi Palmer<\/p>\n

        Dolly Parton<\/p>\n

        R<\/b><\/p>\n

        Linda Ronstadt<\/p>\n

        Lou Rawls<\/p>\n

        Tim Rushlow<\/p>\n

        Kenny Rogers<\/p>\n

        Johnny Rodriguez<\/p>\n

        Jerry Reed<\/p>\n

        Jeannie C. Riley<\/p>\n

        Leann Rimes<\/p>\n

        Eddie Rabbit<\/p>\n

        Eddie Raven<\/p>\n

        Ronna Reeves<\/p>\n

        Collin Ray<\/p>\n

        Charlie Rich<\/p>\n

        Boots Randolph<\/p>\n

        Julie Roberts<\/p>\n

        Big & Rich<\/p>\n

        John Wesley Ryles<\/p>\n

        S<\/b><\/p>\n

        Ray Stevens<\/p>\n

        Red Stegal<\/p>\n

        The Statler Brothers<\/p>\n

        Joel Sonjia<\/p>\n

        Michael W. Smith<\/p>\n

        Shenandah<\/p>\n

        Marty Stuart<\/p>\n

        Ricky Skaggs<\/p>\n

        Connie Smith<\/p>\n

        Cal Smith<\/p>\n

        T.G. Sheppard<\/p>\n

        Larry Stewart<\/p>\n

        Lisa Stewart<\/p>\n

        Keith Stegall<\/p>\n

        Gary Stewart<\/p>\n

        Ray Scott<\/p>\n

        Dawn Sears<\/p>\n

        Jason Sellers<\/p>\n

        Kevin Sharp<\/p>\n

        Jeannie Seely<\/p>\n

        Jean Sheppard<\/p>\n

        Earl Scruggs<\/p>\n

        John Snider<\/p>\n

        Hank Snow<\/p>\n

        Doug Stone<\/p>\n

        Taylor Swift<\/p>\n

        Victoria Shaw<\/p>\n

        SheDaisy<\/p>\n

        Sugarland<\/p>\n

        Daryle Singletary<\/p>\n

        Jimmy Sturr Orchestra<\/p>\n

        Dan Seals<\/p>\n

        Blake Shelton<\/p>\n

        Sweethearts of the Rodeo<\/p>\n

        Sunny Sweeney<\/p>\n

        Ashton Shepherd<\/p>\n

        Billy Joe Shaver<\/p>\n

        Arthur \u201cGuitar Boogie\u201d Smith<\/p>\n

        South 65<\/p>\n

        Connie Smith<\/p>\n

        T<\/b><\/p>\n

        B.J. Thomas<\/p>\n

        Travis Tritt<\/p>\n

        Little Texas<\/p>\n

        Keni Thomas<\/p>\n

        Hank Thompson<\/p>\n

        Trent Tomlinson<\/p>\n

        Aaron Tippin<\/p>\n

        Randy Travis<\/p>\n

        Josh Turner<\/p>\n

        Shania Twain<\/p>\n

        ChaleeTennison<\/p>\n

        Cyndi Thomson<\/p>\n

        Tanya Tucker<\/p>\n

        U<\/b><\/p>\n

        Carrie Underwood<\/p>\n

        Keith Urban<\/p>\n

        V<\/b><\/p>\n

        Leroy Van Dyke<\/p>\n

        Ricky Van Shelton<\/p>\n

        Phil Vasser<\/p>\n

        Bobby Vinton<\/p>\n

        Rhonda Vincent<\/p>\n

        W<\/b><\/p>\n

        John & Audrey Wiggins<\/p>\n

        Don Williams<\/p>\n

        Kelly Willis<\/p>\n

        Don Walser<\/p>\n

        The Warren Brothers<\/p>\n

        Jimmy Wayne<\/p>\n

        Bryan White<\/p>\n

        Clay Walker<\/p>\n

        The Whites<\/p>\n

        Leona Williams<\/p>\n

        Gene Watson<\/p>\n

        Chuck Wicks<\/p>\n

        Shelley West<\/p>\n

        Kitty Wells<\/p>\n

        Charlie Walker<\/p>\n

        Billy Walker<\/p>\n

        Tom Wopat<\/p>\n

        Porter Wagoner<\/p>\n

        The Wynans<\/p>\n

        Steve Wariner<\/p>\n

        Mark Wills<\/p>\n

        Lari White<\/p>\n

        Darryl Worley<\/p>\n

        Box Car Willie<\/p>\n

        Trent Willmon<\/p>\n

        Hank Williams, Jr.<\/p>\n

        Lee Ann Womack<\/p>\n

        Tammy Wynette<\/p>\n

        The Wrights<\/p>\n

        Chely Wright<\/p>\n

        Y<\/b><\/p>\n

        Chris Young<\/p>\n

        Trishia Yearwood<\/p>\n

        Faron Young<\/p>\n

        SUMMATION<\/b><\/p>\n

        With this comprehensive summary of Tommy\u2019s body of work, I\u2019ll not provide further grounds to support my contention that his accomplishments qualify him for induction into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

        Sincerely,<\/p>\n

        Tom Bradshaw<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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