Country
Music Mourns Passing Of Aristo Media Group CEO Jeff Walker
Deepest
sympathies to family and friends of Aristo
Media Group CEO JEFF WALKER, who
died unexpectedly Monday night (Aug 24, 2015).
He
was believed to have been 65. Walker suffered from a heart attack at Nashville
International Airport. He
died later that night in an area hospital.
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| Mr.Jeff Walker (Aristo press photo) Click to ENLARGE |
Aristo, the company, which worked
with both country and Christian music acts, marked its 35th anniversary in April.
The
AristoMedia Group is comprised specifically of the following branded divisions and
services: Aristo PR (publicity), AristoVision (Christian video
promotion), AristoVideo (Country
video promotion), AristoWorks (new
media services), The Goodland Group
(video reel distribution), Jeff Walker
& Associates (international and domestic entertainment consultation), Marco Music Group (secondary radio
promotion), Marco Club Connection (dance club venue marketing)
For
over 30 years, Walker had —with great gusto and sizeable strategic smarts—
bolstered the careers of such country music giants as Garth Brooks, Keith Urban,
Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson,
Charlie Daniels and Jo Dee Messina.
Mr.
Walker hailed originally from Australia. He came to the fabled American country
town (Nashville) in 1974, primarily to visit his father—noted legendary musical
director/producer Bill Walker who
had already become well known as music director of The Johnny Cash Show (that
ran from June 7, 1969 to March 31, 1971).
- After graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics degree, and a major in accounting and law, Walker visited Nashville, and decided to take a job at a downtown CPA firm.
- In 1977, Mr. Walker began working at his dad’s label, Con Brio Records. And he met his wife Terri, who was a singer on the label. She toured England five times. She did the Wembley Festival and co-hosted five shows on BBC-TV with Ronnie Prophet.
- Jeff oversaw the books part-time for Con Brio Records and Publishing, and after only a few months, he quit his CPA job to become VP of operations for Con Brio.
- During his three-year tenure there, Con Brio racked up 47 nationally charted singles for such artists as Don King, Dale McBride and Terri Hollowell (who became Mrs. Jeff Walker). Con Brio was named Billboard's Best New Country Label of the Year in 1977.
- In 1980, Walker formed The AristoMedia Group. Its early success as an independent publicity firm (since rebranded as the Aristo P.R. division) prompted Walker to expand his business into video promotion in 1983.
- Through its ground-breaking video promotion, The AristoMedia Group played a pivotal role in the growth of music videos in country music. The company also played an integral role in establishing the careers of such acts as Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson and Sugarland.
Jeff
Walker shared in interview "We worked with Shania
through all of her albums. We worked every video that she put out. We worked
with and promoted her and had just a great time with those. Boy, you talk about
a great machine over there at Universal under (chairman and CEO) Luke Lewis;
how they orchestrated and set up those releases. It was a fantastic thing to
watch and be part of.
Of Note:
AristoVideo was proud to be part of
the team marketing and promoting NINE of the 2012 CMT Music Awards nominations – a quarter of the entire
panel! One of those was Lionel Richie
With Shania Twain — >> “Endless Love” (nominated for Collaborative Video of the Year)
In
2004, realizing that there was a need for dance club promotion for country artists, Walker created the Marco Club Connection. Walker realized that there was a virtually
untapped market for dance club promotion, to increase exposure for clients with
dance-oriented material. The company had already seen previous success with
their involvement in videos like “Achy Breaky Heart” and “Save a Horse (Ride a
Cowboy),” so the transition was a logical move.
In
2006, The AristoMedia Group launched AristoWorks
to develop new
media opportunities for clients, and the company branded its Christian video services division as
AristoVision.
Jeff
was a friend and strong
supporter of International country music and artists. Jeff will be missed by
many. In addition to running ARISTO, Walker had also served on the Country Radio Seminar board of Directors
for the past 35 years and was a longtime member of the Country Music Association Board as well.
He
was presented with the CRS President's Award (Photo) during the Country Radio
Hall Of Fame induction ceremony on June 2015 and had recently been
re-elected as CRS Treasurer.
Walker
was also involved in Country music's international efforts, serving board
positions on the Canadian Country Music
Association and the Contemporary
Country Music. Coalition in AUSTRALIA. He was honored last September with a
Lifetime
Achievement Award
by the Australian Country Music
Association.
(Left) Pictured
in this flashback photo taken during the CMA’s 1996 delegation trip to
Australia are (l-r); then CMA Executive Director Ed Benson, then CMA
International Manager Jeff Green, Aussie Broadcasters Nick Erby and John Laws,
the great Slim Dusty and CMA Board
member Jeff Walker (Laws was receiving a CMA International broadcaster award
at that event)
(NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – June 10, 2013) Nashville and
Tamworth, Australia joined as Sister Cities at a Signing
Ceremony.
Mr Walker was joined by Mayor Karl Dean, Mayor Col Murray of Tamworth, Australia during CMA Music Fest week in signing a treaty that officially joined Nashville and Tamworth as sister cities. Tamworth is the seventh sister city to Nashville. Clare Bowen, the Australian actress/artist who portrays Scarlett O’Connor in the television show “Nashville,” also attended the ceremony along with Australian duo Mark and Jay O’Shea and singer Morgan Evans.
Mr Walker was joined by Mayor Karl Dean, Mayor Col Murray of Tamworth, Australia during CMA Music Fest week in signing a treaty that officially joined Nashville and Tamworth as sister cities. Tamworth is the seventh sister city to Nashville. Clare Bowen, the Australian actress/artist who portrays Scarlett O’Connor in the television show “Nashville,” also attended the ceremony along with Australian duo Mark and Jay O’Shea and singer Morgan Evans.
ABOVE: Bob Saporiti, AristoMedia CEO Jeff Walker, Country Music Hall of Fame Museum Director Kyle Young, Tamworth Mayor Col Murray, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Entertainment Edge CEO Rob Potts with Australian performers Mark O’Shea, Clare Bowen, Jay O’Shea and Morgan Evans at a signing ceremony. Photo credit: Denise Fussell
UK CONNECTIONS
Since
2005, Walker had hosted, and co-ordinated the annual Global Events of the Country
Music Association Festival.
This
is a series of showcases--sponsored by The AristoMedia Group, and the CMA—that
brings the best international talent together. For many of them, including UK
artists, it was the first time they’ve been in Nashville.
Glasgows
Raintown (Paul Bain and Claire
McArthur) made history when they became the first Scottish act to represent the
UK at the prestigious CMA Global Artist Party, performing at the famous ‘Stage’
venue on Broadway in Nashville. The event heralded the start of CMA Fest, the
largest Country Music Festival in the world. "After seeing Raintown on the 2011 Global Artist Party I am convinced
that they have a big future ahead of them. They have the talent, skills, and
musicianship to succeed in the very competitive music industry and I believe
that they have the ability to tackle the world scene in a very positive manner"
said Mr Walker (CEO/President AristoMedia/Marco Promotions - Nashville)
On
November 20, 2002 David Allan received the Country Music Association’s prestigious
2002 International Broadcaster Award. Now a columisit for Country Music People,
the veteran country music presenter, BBC Radio 2 (Country Club) and TV
personality was the anchorman for all 22 years of BBC 2 Television's coverage
of Wembley’s annual International Festival of Country Music. "David Allan, Marcel Bach and the Bellamy
Brothers have been leaders in the campaign to spread Country Music around the
world for many years," said Jeff
Walker paying tribute, head of CMA's Global Task Force Committee, who was
in London for the Allan presentation.
5 mins into the interview Jeff said: “ We do a Global Artist show every year and over the years were had some great artists from Britain on the show, a girl called Lucie Diamond who is very very talented as a songer songwriter , Rachel Warwick whose really the same way a very very talented gal who had a Country Americana “
Allan
spoke with Mr.Walker about the then British Entertainer of the Year Tim McKay and his prospects, the
frustrations of trying to promote country music in the UK and as a treat even played Terri Hollowell's (Walkers wife) cut of
The Beatles "Strawberry Fields For Ever" [The first female country
artist to chart a Beatle's record on the country music charts in the US in the
late 70s)
Listen to this very interesting and enlightening FULL
interview
In
June 2012 Singer/songwriter Mark Wayne
Glasmire received a world class honor during the week's CMA Music Festival.
The musician accepted a plaque at the Aristo
Global show to commemorate the chart success of his song "I Like
You," which spent a record-tying nine weeks at #1 in the European/ International Hotdisc chart.
Jeff Walker and Lee Williams of CMR
Nashville were on hand at The Second Fiddle in downtown Nashville to make the
presentation on Stuart Cameron's (CEO Hotdisc based in Galashiels Scotland) behalf at the Aristo show.
(L-R)
Jeff Walker of AristoMedia Group, Mark Wayne Glasmire, Martha Moore of so much
MOORE media and Lee Williams of CMR Nashville (Dan Harr)
Artists
and industry gather at the CMA Global
Artist Party, held Monday, June 4, 2012 at The Stage on Broadway in
downtown Nashville, Tenn.
Standing L to R: AristoMedia President/CEO Jeff Walker, Chevrolet National Promotions Manager Phil Caruso, artists Curtis and Brad Rempel (High Valley), artists Jay and Mark O'Shea, artist Vickie Evans, artist Morgan Evans, artist Gene Watson, artist Craig Morrison, artist Bob Corbett, artist Jess Moskaluke, CMA CEO Steve Moore. Kneeling L to R: artist Gary Quinn (IRE), artist Bryan Rempel (High Valley), artist Joe Robinson (Photo: Bev Moser)
Standing L to R: AristoMedia President/CEO Jeff Walker, Chevrolet National Promotions Manager Phil Caruso, artists Curtis and Brad Rempel (High Valley), artists Jay and Mark O'Shea, artist Vickie Evans, artist Morgan Evans, artist Gene Watson, artist Craig Morrison, artist Bob Corbett, artist Jess Moskaluke, CMA CEO Steve Moore. Kneeling L to R: artist Gary Quinn (IRE), artist Bryan Rempel (High Valley), artist Joe Robinson (Photo: Bev Moser)
Artists and industry executives gather at the Aristo Global Show on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at The Stage on Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tenn.
ABOVE: Pictured standing, L to R: AristoMedia Director of Operations Matt Watkins, CMA International Director Bobbi Boyce, Global Events Music Director and record producer Mark Moffatt, artists Kelly Lee and Talia Smith (Travellin Rose), artist Pete Kennedy, artist Barb Baillie (Baylou) artist Adam Gregory, artist Victoria Baillie (Baylou), Paul Bain and Claire McArthur (Raintown), artist Jessica Ridley, artist Adam Harvey, AristoMedia President/CEO Jeff Walker. Kneeling, L to R: artist Colm Kirwan, artist Josh Macumber. Photo: (Bev Moser)
ABOVE: Artists
and industry executives gather at the Aristo Media Party (2012)
(L-R)
Lee Williams (CEO CMR
Nashville/Django Promotions), Pete
Kennedy (IRE), Talia Smith
(Simone) and Kelly Lee (Travellin Rose duo), Steve Moore (CMA; centre) and Jeff Walker far right)
At
the 2013 CMA International Awards:
Taylor Swift, Jeff Walker and BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob
Harris were recognized at 2013 CMA International Awards Reception.
International and domestic industry professionals alike gathered at the Country
Music Hall of Fame for the annual CMA International Media Reception and the presentation of the 2013 CMA International Awards.
Mr.
Walker was the recipient of the Jo Walker-Meador Award which recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or
company in advocating and supporting Country Music’s marketing development in
territories outside the United States.
Pictured
(L-R): President Elect of the CMA Board of Directors Frank Bumstead, Jo
Walker-Meador, and Jeff Walker.
The
UKs Pauper Kings, The Shires & Ward Thomas all perfomed at 2015
CMA Music Festival in Nashvill at CMA
World GlobaLive!, a free, international Country Music showcase on Monday,
June 8th 2015 in downtown Nashville. In 2015, GlobaLive! was held on an outdoor
stage in Walk of Fame Park, with international food and beverage vendors.
The free concert featured performances by Country artists from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, and the U.K.
The free concert featured performances by Country artists from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, and the U.K.
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| GlobaLive! 2015 Jeff Walker (bottom L), UKs Ward Thomas 2nd row Middle |
"We are excited about this year’s lineup and the burgeoning popularity of Country Music
overseas,” said Mr. Jeff Walker, CMA Board member and the executive producer of CMA World GlobaLive! along with associate producer Matt Watkins and music coordinator Mark Moffatt.
At
the British Country Music Awards 2014
(BCMAwards) which took place on Sunday 23rd Nov 2014 Jeff Walker was the
recipient of the International
Services Award .
Mr. Walker was presented with his Award in advance at a special CMA International Event held during the CMA Awards week in Nashville. Walker noted, "I am very appreciative to receive this prestigious Award from the British CMA. As a long-time fan and supporter of the International Country music scene, it has been very fulfilling to see the growth in these markets and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of that growth."
Mr. Walker was presented with his Award in advance at a special CMA International Event held during the CMA Awards week in Nashville. Walker noted, "I am very appreciative to receive this prestigious Award from the British CMA. As a long-time fan and supporter of the International Country music scene, it has been very fulfilling to see the growth in these markets and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of that growth."
Pictured
above L to R: BCMA President, Lee
Williams, CMA Director of International Relations, Bobbi Boyce, AristoMedia Group
CEO, Jeff Walker, and CMA CEO, Sarah Trahern.
Jim Duncan who is on the BCMAwards panel, the Wolvestock Festival organiser and country presenter spoke on WCR FM 101.8 (Wolverhampton Community Radio) paid tribute to Jeff on his Aug 27, 2015 show. Listen here:
everyone he met with his sharp business sense and quick wit. Jeff was a “glass
half-full kind of guy,” and was well known and beloved in the Nashville music
industry for his humor, his boundless energy and his tireless devotion to
expanding the reach of Country Music. He was a servant-leader, and pushed
everyone he worked with to constantly question the status quo and to bring new
ideas to the table to remain competitive in this incredibly volatile industry.
A long-time CMA and CRS board member, Jeff made a profound impact not only on
all of us here at Aristo, but on the entire Country Music industry. To say he
will be missed would be a tremendous understatement, and we will work to
continue his legacy and strive to maintain the level of excellence he expected.....
Mr. Walker is survived by his father and step mother, Bill and Jeanine Walker, his wife, Terri, his son Jonathan and his wife Tessa, and his daughter Christy Walker-Watkins and her husband Matt Watkins. He had two grand-daughters, Elle and Lucy.
ABOVE: Jeff Walker and family on May 30, 2015, celebrating the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum program Nashville Cats: A Salute to Bill Walker. (L-R): back row: Jeff Walker, Terri Walker, Christy Walker Watkins, Matt Watkins, Tessa Walker, Jon Walker. Seated: Jeanine Walker and Bill Walker.
TRIBUTES
Nashville
Mayor Karl Dean lauded Mr. Walker
for both spreading local artists overseas and providing a pipeline for
international country artists to come to Nashville. “His zeal for growing country music’s appeal around the globe made him
an integral part of our Sister Cities program," Dean said. 'In particular,
Jeff helped develop our partnership with Tamworth, the Country Music Capital of Australia, and
nurture our relationship with Edmonton, which also has strong music ties to
Nashville. I know our friends from Edmonton were looking forward to seeing Jeff
this weekend during their visit, and his absence will be deeply felt”.
Jimmy Carter @askjimmycarter Music Row good guy Aristo Media's Jeff Walker died unexpectedly last pm...His smiling face is what I will remember!
Lee Williams CEO of CMR Nashville and
the President of the BCMAwards has shared a video as a reminder of the late
Jeff Walker being awarded the International Services Award from the BCMA 2014
in Nashville – Facebook Video
Jim Duncan who is on the BCMAwards panel, the Wolvestock Festival organiser and country presenter spoke on WCR FM 101.8 (Wolverhampton Community Radio) paid tribute to Jeff on his Aug 27, 2015 show. Listen here:
The
Phil Mack International Country show
Sky 191 & Freesat TV Channel 400 show videos of American country stars and
upcoming artists promoted by some of the US major labels (such as Big Machine)
and worked with The AristoMedia Group (Tom
Campbell; PR, New Media, Radio, Video and Club Promotion) in bringing to
the attention of UK & Irish viewers and country fans some of the new video
releases from across America.
The Keep It Country Show’s aim according to Phil Mack: "We will be bringing you the Best country Artists in the world EVERY WEEK so let us know who your favourites are Old & New. We are pleased to have the support of some of the Major Record Companies on the Planet”
The Keep It Country Show’s aim according to Phil Mack: "We will be bringing you the Best country Artists in the world EVERY WEEK so let us know who your favourites are Old & New. We are pleased to have the support of some of the Major Record Companies on the Planet”
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| (L-R) Karen Stump, CMA Senior Director of Market Research; Mark Ramsey; Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer; Jeff Walker, CMA Board member and President of AristoMedia Group. Photos: Christian Bottorff / CMA |
"Jeff
was instrumental in so many CMA efforts over the years, but chief among them
was our international outreach and initiatives," stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "He was incredibly passionate about
supporting U.S. country artists going overseas, but he was just as dedicated to
providing opportunities for international country artists to perform here. For
12 years he spearheaded
the CMA global artists showcase during CMA Music Fest -
providing an important platform for country artists from around the globe to
play in Nashville. His tireless energy on behalf of our organization, our
artists, and our fans will be sorely missed." (Source: The Tennessean)
In
a biography on the AristoMedia website, Mr. Walker described his approach to marketing,
publicity and
content distribution.
“Necessity is the mother of invention,”
Mr. Walker said. “As long as we remember that content is king and continue to provide
professional niche market media services, the future looks bright.”
In
his limited spare time, Walker enjoyed listening to music, watching movies,
traveling, photography, and cheered for the hometown Tennessee Titans. Mr.
Walker’s favourite song was “My Wish,”
(>> YouTube
Lyric video) written by Jeffrey Steele and Steve Robson and performed by
Rascal Flatts from their album ME AND MY GANG (released Aug 28, 2006). Jeff said
he always thought of his family when listening to the lyrics.
Mr.
Walker was excited to continue both his personal and professional endeavors in
Nashville, during a period of such profound growth for Music City. Aristo Media - Profle - Jeff Walker
I hope the days come easy
and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you
where you wanna go,
And if you're faced with a
choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one
that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to
another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin'
till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show
the world the warmth of your smile.
But more than anything, more
than anything
Listen
to "My Wish" and remember Mr. Jeff Walker
R.I.P
R.I.P
IN MEMORIAM – JEFF WALKER
Aristo PR.com Press
Release (Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 27, 2015) – We are deeply saddened by the sudden and
heartbreaking loss of our founder, President, CEO, friend and fearless leader
Jeff Walker. He was an inspiration to us all and left a tremendous impact on
Mr. Walker is survived by his father and step mother, Bill and Jeanine Walker, his wife, Terri, his son Jonathan and his wife Tessa, and his daughter Christy Walker-Watkins and her husband Matt Watkins. He had two grand-daughters, Elle and Lucy.
FUNERAL
SERVICES will take place on Friday, August 28th at First Baptist Church Of Nashville, 108
7th Avenue South, NASHVILLE, TN 37203. Visitation will begin at 12p (CT) with
services at 2p (CT). A private interment will follow. A celebration of life is
also being planned, and details will be shared as they are completed and
released.
ABOVE: Jeff Walker and family on May 30, 2015, celebrating the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum program Nashville Cats: A Salute to Bill Walker. (L-R): back row: Jeff Walker, Terri Walker, Christy Walker Watkins, Matt Watkins, Tessa Walker, Jon Walker. Seated: Jeanine Walker and Bill Walker.
NASHVILLE SAYS GOODBYE TO
JEFF WALKER
(Nashville, Tenn. – Aug. 28, 2015)
Friends,
family, and business associates gathered Friday afternoon (Aug 28th) at Nashville’s
First Baptist Church for a final farewell. Everyone who spoke had a different anecdote,
recalling Walker’s ability to conjure up a groan-worthy but hilarious pun at a
moment’s notice. Former Music Row Publisher David Ross remembered the two walking in Toronto, Canada when both
saw a “No Jaywalking” sign. Ross recalled Walker reassuring him that, if a
police officer stopped them, he’d show his license, saying, “I’ve done nothing wrong. I’ve been a J.
WALKER my entire life.”
Longtime
friend Dave Woodward said even Walker
would’ve seen the irony in this afternoon’s event, imagining Walker commenting,
“This is a grave situation.” MUSIC
ROW’s unofficial Mayor, Charlie Monk,
capped off a humorous talk with a serious, heartwarming final comment saying, “I have loved Jeff Walker for 40 years – and
so has everyone here today.”
Mr.Walker’s
children, Jonathan and Christy, each spoke warmly of their
dad, both quoting lyrics from the song “My Wish,” which he often quoted to them
for inspiration. Christy Walker recalled
referring to her dad as being "Punny," telling the audience her
dad had just wrapped up a very happy time spent on vacation with the entire
family, which included his beloved grandchildren. She reassured mourners Walker
was in a stress-free, happy place and the family was also at peace. A private
interment followed the ceremony; a celebration of life is also being planned,
and details will be shared as they are completed and released.
TRIBUTES
Blair Garner (America's Morning Show for
Nash FM) - This is a real loss for Country music. Jeff was a great, great guy.
Always there to greet you with a smile and to accentuate the positive. God
Bless you Jeff. Thanks for your friendship. Blair Garner
Rick Kelly, VP Radio Marketing for Marco Music Group, said, “Jeff was well known and beloved in the
Nashville music industry for his humor, his boundless energy, and his tireless
devotion to expanding the reach of country music.”
MusicRow
magazine founder David M. Ross: “Jeff Walker was one of my very best friends
for over 30 years,” said. “We had a special bond which I will always treasure.
He loved to make jokes and flash a warm smile, but he was also so serious in
how he loved and supported his family, friends, the Music Row industry and
country’s international community. He’s left us way too soon, way too soon.”
"Jeff
Walker made Music Row a better place with his tireless hard work, dedication
and championing of not only artists, but of the next generation of country
music executives," said Natalie
Kilgore, vice president of publicity for BBR Music Group. "For
some reason I still can't figure out why, Jeff was so sweet and supportive of
me. He always had a minute and always had a solution. I can't imagine CRS, CMA
Fest, the awards shows or any music event without Jeff's infectious smile and
jovial laugh. Everything Jeff did was for the right reasons. We've lost one of
the few, true good guys."
Artist
Tributes:
Reba McEntire on Facebook: What a great guy! We will miss him a bunch. RIP love you.
Reba McEntire on Facebook: What a great guy! We will miss him a bunch. RIP love you.
Travis Tritt tweeted @Travistritt I am shocked and speechless at the news that my
friend and publicist Jeff Walker has passed away unexpectedly
The Oak Ridge Boys @oakridgeboys RIP Jeff
Walker
Kathie Baillie (Lead Singer/Guitarist at
Baillie And The Boys) Awfully sad news. Jeff had such a passion for his work
and all of us artists in Country Music. He had a smile and personality like no
other. My heart goes out to his family.
Jamie O'Neal tweeted @JamieONeal So saddened by the loss of this man, our sweet sweet
friend Jeff Walker. RIP Jeff, you are loved and missed already
Adam Gregory tweeted Tonight I am sending my condolences to the Walker family. I had
the pleasure of getting to know Jeff Walker back in the day when he took me
under his wing at Aristo Media. I was shocked to read the news tonight about
his passing and I am sending my love and prayers for peace to his wonderful
family.
Jaida Dreyer tweeted @jaidadreyer Broken hearted over the passing of my friend and
champion, Jeff Walker. One of the greatest.
Elaine Roy (The Roys bluegrass duo) I
could not believe when I saw this post!! WOW. We worked with Jeff early in our
career and he was always so nice to us. My heart goes out to his family and
friends. Praying that God comfort all in this terrible time. He will be missed.
Paul Bain (Singer/Songwriter Country
Music at Raintown) Really sad news - a great man. We appreciated his time and
advice always. Paul/Claire - RAINTOWN
Media
Tributes:
CMT tweeted @CMT We are so sad to hear of the passing of our friend, Jeff
Walker. More on his life and career in the music industry:
CRS tweeted @CRSOfficial Our long time board member and friend, Jeff Walker.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.
NashvilleGab @nashvillegab NashvilleGab
retweeted #Nashville was a better place b/c of the presence of Jeff Walker
Cameron Tilbury (MapleStar Music & Media)
One of the good guys. It was always great seeing Jeff at events here in town.
As everyone has said, he will be missed.
Read
more and leave your tribute at Music Row.com
Jimmy Carter @askjimmycarter Music Row good guy Aristo Media's Jeff Walker died unexpectedly last pm...His smiling face is what I will remember!
Roughstock.com tweeted @Roughstock RIP to
one of country music's all time best people in Jeff Walker. God bless to his
family.
SOURCES/ Obituaries:
CMT (by Edward Morris) Music Row Leader Jeff Walker Dies in Nashville, Brought Enthusiasm and
Humor to the Business
Celebrity Access.com (Interview by Larry LeBlanc (CelebrityAccess MediaWire)
