Danny Proctor

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Danny Proctor is the middle child of three children born to Raymond and Mary Proctor. At an early age, Danny was fascinated with TV and the movies. His earliest childhood heroes were Tarzan, Roy Rogers, the Three Stooges and Daffy Duck. After studying graphic design, Danny became a full-time designer for various Nashville-based companies. Working for the first country music magazine, Music City News, led to a job as a staff writer and ultimately editor and creative director. From there, Danny became a reporter for Country Weekly magazine and other publications.Throughout his publishing career, Danny always made time for the stage and independent film and TV productions. Highlights include working onstage with legendary stars such as Jack Carter ("A Stoop On Orchard Street"), Joyce DeWitt ("Dearly Departed," "The Waffle House Christmas Musical"), James Denton ("Oklahoma") and Grand Ole Opry stars Jeannie Seely and Helen Cornelius ("Could It Be Love"). He has appeared on nearly every Nashville theatre stage as well as shows in New York City and Huntsville, Alabama.As an entertainment journalist and historian, Danny has been fortunate to interview many top celebrities including Lily Tomlin, Rue McClanahan, Kathy Griffin, Gloria Gaynor, Joyce DeWitt, Leslie Jordan, Beth Grant, Del Shores, Barbara Mandrell, Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Kathy Griffin, Billy Ray Cyrus, Reba McEntire, Kitty Wells, Hank Thompson, Chet Atkins, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney and others. Show less «