Background
Dodson, John Christopher was born on February 13, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Kemper Harlan Junior and Virginia (Sturdivant) Dodson.
Dodson, John Christopher was born on February 13, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Kemper Harlan Junior and Virginia (Sturdivant) Dodson.
Bachelor of Laws, Southern Methodist University, 1973. Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt, 1976.
Songwriter, Shelby Singleton Music, Nashville, 1968-1972; musician, entertainer, various clubs, Dallas, 1972-1973; songwriter, professional manager, Tree International, Nashville, 1977-1980; songwriter, professional manager, Don Gant Enterprises, Nashville, 1980-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Makin' Music, Nashville, 1984-1997; music producer, arranger, Tree, Don Gant, Makin' Music, Nashville, since 1978; artist manager, Sonny Throckmorton, Sharon Anderson, others, since 1985. Consultant Mac Macanally, Muscle Shoals, 1987, Sonny Throckmorton, Nashville, 1987, Robert Byrne, 1990, Michael Garvin, 1995, Bucky Joes, 1995,Bill Anderson.
Operations manager Wiseman for government, Nashville, 1978. Member Nashville Songwriters Association (board directors 1984), Nashville Entertainment Association, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences, Country Music Association.
Married Stephenie Kerns Biener, November 7, 1986. Children: John Christopher II, Stephenie Marie, Thomas Dean.