Foster is the Babson Center’s 2022 Humphreys Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Nashville singer, songwriter, author, and actor, Radney Foster, C’82, will be the Babson Center’s Humphreys Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the 2022 Easter semester. Navigating the fluid nature of the music industry, Foster will share insights of his journey from West Texas to Sewanee to the Music City and will offer wisdom to his success.
During his visit, Foster will meet with students and faculty and deliver a campus presentation titled, “The Business of Creativity,” at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, in Convocation Hall. All are welcome to attend. Masks required.
A legendary singer/songwriter, Radney Foster first earned national attention with Foster & Lloyd, the first duo in history to top the Country charts with a debut single, “Crazy Over You.” In the early 1990’s, Foster released his first solo album, Del Rio, Texas 1959, with five singles on the Billboard country charts. His latest album, For You to See the Stars, is a two-part project: a book and a CD. Foster expanded his lyrical prose in this collection of short stories and displays the strong imagery found in his songwriting.
The Sewanee alumnus has written eight number one hit singles, including his own “Nobody Wins,” and “Crazy Over You” with duo Foster & Lloyd. His discography contains countless cuts by artists ranging anywhere from country (Keith Urban, The Chicks, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) to contemporary (Marc Broussard, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Boys).
After taking acting lessons in 2014 to explore another form of storytelling, Foster landed the starring role in "Troubador," a country music musical, and appeared in the feature film, "Beauty Mark," in 2017. Currently, he is producing the Randy Rogers Band next record, working on another book, writing a screenplay, and preparing for the 30th anniversary tour for Del Rio, Texas 1959. He also participates in weekend retreats and workshops with the nonprofit organization, Songwriting with Soldiers.
Join us for a fascinating discussion with a singer and songwriter who “made it” in Music City with hard work, business savvy, and a constant flow of creativity while adapting to the ever-changing music industry. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Music and the Department of English.
The Humphreys Entrepreneur-in-Residence program is made possible by a gift from Debra and David Humphreys, C ’79. For more information about the Babson Center for Global Commerce and our events, please visit: <babsoncgc.sewanee.edu>.