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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 3, 2023

Retired Nashville lawyer S. Ralph Gordon died June 30 at the age of 84. Gordon graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1960 and Vanderbilt University Law School in 1963. He practiced law from 1963 to 2023, becoming a pioneer in entertainment law. Some of his clients included George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Johnny Paycheck, Lee Greenwood, Tim McGraw, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mel Tillis, Mickey Gilley and many other performers and record labels. After his retirement, Gordon continued to represent pro bono clients. The family will hold a private burial service at Temple Micah in Brentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203; Congregation Micah, 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, TN 37027; or a charity of the donor’s choice.