Paul Cohen | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | November 10, 1908
Died | April 1, 1970 Bryan, Texas, U.S. | (aged 61)
Occupation(s) | Record producer, publishing company executive, talent scout |
Years active | late 1920s - 1969 |
Known for | Association with record labels |
Honours | Country Music Hall of Fame |
Paul Cohen (November 10, 1908 – April 1, 1970)[1] was an American country music producer. Cohen was a long-time Decca Records executive who played a key role in Nashville's emergence as the country music recording capital development of the Nashville Sound. As President of the Country Music Association (CMA), Cohen was on hand when the Country Music Hall of Fame opened in 1967.