User:Spanky77707/Steven M Aune

Steven M Aune, Sr., born in Detroit, Michigan, 1944. Steve's background outline includes: Singer, Songwriter, Producer. Best examples of his work include: National "GMC Truck" Advertising campaign for 1973. Two songs included in this campaign are "Muscle" and "Motor City Mover". The Advertising Agency was McCann Erickson of New York City, New York. Steve was the songs: Writer, Singer, Producer and Arranger. The songs were recorded at Glaser Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Talent coordinator and Producer: For "Grand Ole Gospel Time", at the "Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville, Tn. Years, 1972 thru 1977. Grand Ole Gospel Time aired live at the Opry at 11:05 pm each Friday night. (Known as the last show on the Friday Night Opry) Steve booked for example: Kris Kristofferson, Dobie Gray, Dennis Weaver, The Spinners, Johnny Cash, Larry Gatlin, Kinky Friedman, etc... Steve also booked the talent for the closing of the Ryman Auditorium, as the Opry moved to the new Grand Ole Opry at Opry Land USA. Steve was Owner and Publisher: "The Gospel Trade" magazine from 1972 through 1979, with offices in Nashville, TN. The Gospel Trade was the first and only Gospel and Christian Music trade publication during the years of it's publication. Steve is currently writing a book featuring the years of "The Gospel Trade". All facets of The Gospel Trade will be included. Copies of The Gospel Trade are in the Country Music Hall of Fame Library in Nashville, TN.