About Gary Carter
Gary Carter
Phone: (615) 491-3130
E-Mail: gcmusic111@gmail.com
Facebook: fb.me/songwriterdemos
Gary Carter - Music Producer & Director
Gary Carter has had quite a journey with his passion for music. Not only has he worked as music director, for Faith Hill, one of country music’s top female artists, but he also has quite a track record. He’s one of those people who thrive on the music – he loves to listen, write, arrange and talk music.
Gary has enjoyed 34 years in the music industry in Nashville, TN. He came to Nashville in 1970 from Laurel, MD; where he started his career playing with a family band for 18 years traveling throughout the U.S. His next venture was performing with Lorrie Morgan. In 1986, he joined Randy Travis’ team of musicians, playing steel guitar and dobro, as well as being music director. As if that weren’t enough, he also took part in the recording process by playing on Randy’s first album.
There are some successful acts in Gary’s past, including Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Pam Tillis, Wade Hayes, Daryle Singletary, Rhett Akins, Faith Hill, Randy Travis, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith. Also, he has been a part of such projects as arranging and performing “The John Lennon Song” in Liverpool, performing “Nowhere Man” with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performing in music videos with Glen Campbell, Randy Travis, Mel Tillis playing steel guitar on the Grand Ole Opry for ten years.
In addition to recording music here at GC Music; Gary Carter plays Steel Guitar, Dobro, and Lap Steel (slide) on other sessions.