Management Team

Stephen  G. Buchanan
Senior Vice President, Media and Entertainment

Steve Buchanan is senior vice president of media and entertainment for Gaylord Entertainment. He is responsible for the management of the Grand Ole Opry, the historic Ryman Auditorium, the legendary WSM-AM and Gaylord Program Services, Inc.

Buchanan joined Gaylord in 1985 as marketing manager of the Grand Ole Opry. In 1993, he was named general manager of the Ryman Auditorium. During his time at the Ryman, he directed an $8.5 million renovation of the historic structure, executive-produced such noted musical productions as "Always by Patsy Cline" and "Lost Highway - The Music and Legend of Hank Williams," and he was the co-creator and executive producer of "Sam's Place - Music for the Spirit."

Buchanan produced the Grammy-nominated Bill Monroe album "Live at the Opry" (1990) and Monroe's "Cryin' Holy Unto the Lord" (1991). He has also produced numerous television specials, such as CBS' "Grand Ole Opry's 75th: A Celebration" and the A&E special "Grand Ole Opry: 75 Years in the Making." Buchanan currently serves as an executive producer of GAC's weekly show "Grand Ole Opry Live." He was also responsible for the Opry's monumental return to Carnegie Hall in November 2005, during the show's 80th Anniversary Celebration.

Buchanan earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Vanderbilt University. He serves on the board of W.O. Smith Community Music School and is president of the Opry Trust Fund. He is also on the board of the Country Music Association, Sound and Speed and the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, and is a member of the Academy of Country Music.

A native of Oak Ridge, Tenn., Buchanan enjoys reading and playing golf. He is married to Ree Guyer Buchanan, a music publisher.

Media Contacts:

Gaylord Entertainment
Brian Abrahamson
VP, Corporate Communications
615-316-6302

Gaylord National

Amie Gorrell
Director, Public Relations
301-306-5053

Gaylord Opryland

Kim Keelor
Director, Public Relations
615-458-2877

Gaylord Palms

Keith Salwoski
Director, Public Relations
407-586-0315

Gaylord Texan

Martha Neibling
Director, Public Relations
817-778-1145

Grand Ole Opry

Dan Rogers
Sr. Manager, Media Relations
615-458-8543

HEE HAW

Barb Schaetz

Vice President, Marketing

615-458-8544

Ryman Auditorium

Amy Lewis
Sr. Manager, Media Relations
615-458-8715

WSM Radio

Misty Cochran

Promotions Manager

615-458-2442