The man behind this business of music

                       

​              Ronald Franklin Blackwood, was the first born son of Elaine and RW Blackwood Sr. of the original Blackwoods. As  a child growing up in a family of performers, Ron was surrounded by many influences in the music industry. Ron grew up and became a manager or booking agent for many stars such as Hank Jr, Tanya Tucker,Vern Gosdin, Billy Walker, Archie Campbell (Hee Haw), Tommy Overstreet, Moe Bandy, Jerry Wallace, Ronnie McDowell, Faron Young, Elvis Vocal Group, The Imperials, Carman, and Larry Gatlin. Also, adding to his resume the title of manager of the late, great, J.D Sumner. Along with that, he has many memories of  being backstage with Elvis. Ron founded the Blackwood Quartet in 1964, where he recorded hundreds of albums and went on tour. Currently, Ron is the leader of the Blackwood  Artist Agency, representing many great artists. Ron is  also,the patriarch of the Blackwood Family. 

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                                  Ron’s motto is: