About Me
Teddy Gentry, Country Music Hall of Famer and co-founding member of the super group Alabama, has partnered with music industry veteran, Bernard Porter, to form Porter-Gentry Productions. Porter-Gentry is an entertainment consulting and production company with its primary focus being artist development and entertainment related assets (including music publishing, master recordings, distribution partnerships, artist products and merchandising).
Teddy Gentry has been decorated with a number of industry recognitions including 21 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, 42 consecutive No. 1 singles and over 73 million records sold. As bass player for Alabama, Gentry and the group have been acknowledged with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, over 150 industry awards including eight country music "Entertainer of the Year" honors, two Grammy Awards as well as two People's Choice Awards. The group was named "Artist of the Decade" by the Academy of Country Music in 1989 and "Country Group of the Century" by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999.As a producer, Gentry co-produced the CD SONGS 4 WORSHIP for Time Life featuring Charlie Daniels, Rascal Flatts and Collin Raye among others. He recently celebrated his 42nd No. 1 record as co-producer of the country radio smash, “Moments,†recorded by Grammy nominees, Emerson Drive (Midas Records).Bernard Porter, who has a 20-plus year tenure in the music and entertainment industry, was a partner in The Consortium (one of Music City’s premiere management & marketing firms—2002-2005). In affiliation with Broken Bow Records, the firm created an imprint label named BBR/C4 (Sony Red Distribution). As acting Director of A&R for the independent label, Porter was instrumental in signing Jason Aldean, Megan Mullins and Lila McCann. In 2005, Porter formed Porter Consulting Group, Inc.; he has served as A&R director for a number of successful independent acts and entertainment consultant for large corporations as well as specialty venues including Mall of America (Minnesota), Dave & Busters and Marriott Hotels.An active philanthropist, Porter has produced various fundraisers over the last several years including Country Steps In for First Steps (an annual benefit concert for special needs children hosted by recording artist Joe Diffie featuring performances by some of the biggest names in country music). The event has helped to raise over $700,000 in the Nashville area.“Bernard is characterized by his savvy relations (in business and entertainment nationwide), great instincts and modern thinking. He’s also a first class closer. I think our individual talents compliment one another well and I'm looking forward to a continuing and successful relationship,†Gentry introduced.
“Teddy is truly a country gentleman with a caring and gentle soul; not to mention more accolades than one can count. He is an extraordinary talent who is hard working and passionate but more importantly, he is a friend. I am blessed in this association and am looking forward to our future endeavors,†said Porter.Porter-Gentry Productions is located at 30 Music Square West, Suite 302, Nashville, TN. Additional staff members are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, or an introduction to the music company, visit www.porter-gentry.com.
