Eventually realizing that his musical chops were, in his words, “pitiful” he settled into various blue collar jobs like digging ditches and working on cars. A couple years of that was enough to motivate him to enroll at Belmont University. During that time, he interned or worked part time at various studios, record companies and management companies.

His first full time job was in the RCA Records mail room and during that time he moonlighted as an assistant engineer at Owen Bradley’s studio (Music City Music Hall) where he worked with artists like Keith Whitley, Charley Pride, and Janie Frickie. From there he spent 6 years at Masterfonics until he got a call from his friend Chris Oglesby at Almo/Irving, asking him if he wanted to work in publishing.

From day one Scott fell in love with songwriters and the songwriting process. His years working with Almo/Irving president David Conrad, one of Nashville's legendary "song men", gave him invaluable insight into song craft, the creative process and business ethics. In his years at Almo/Irving he worked with great songwriters like Kent Robbins (“Love Is Alive”-The Judds & “Write This Down”-George Strait) Craig Wiseman (“Another day In Paradise”-Phil Vasser  & “Everywhere”-Tim McGraw), Annie Roboff (“This Kiss”,Faith Hill & ”Unbroken” Tim McGraw) and Mike Reid (Bonnie Raitte’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”.)

Although inspired by the established writers whose songs he found homes for, his true passion is in discovering new talent and helping them realize their dreams. When Steve Robson, a writer from the Almo/Irving London office, came to Nashville, Scott’s guidance led him to many successful collaborations including Rascall Flats’ “These Days.” When Bluebird Cafe host Barbara Cloyd set up a meeting between him and Anthony Smith his faith in the previously unsigned writer led to hits like “Run”-George Strait & “I’m Tryin’”-Trace Adkins, and a deal on the Mercury label.

When Universal acquired Almo Irving, the name on the letterhead changed, but it was business as usual for Scott -  pitching catalogue and new songs by the established writers, along with discovering and nurturing careers for  writers like Marcel, John Kennedy and Travis Meadows.

Now, after 20+ years, Scott is taking a break from the business side and is off on 3 month quest to listen to live music, seeking out the coolest  venues and most exciting bands from Texas to Virginia. He'll be sharing his discoveries in his blog titled Musical Muses, Memories, Travels and Misadventures. You can follow his journey at http://scottgunter.blogspot.com/ .