William Doyce “Buddy” Killen (November 13, 1932 – November 1, 2006) was a record producer and music publisher, and a former owner of Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the largest country music publishing business, before he sold it in 1989. He was also the owner of Killen Music Group, involved with more diverse genres of music, such as pop and rap.
Built "Tree International", the biggest country music publishing business in the world, before selling it to Sony in 1989 for $30 million. Then founded the Killen Music Group.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Legend
2015/I
writer: "Forever"
Introducing the Dwights
2007
writer: "Ain't Gonna Bump No More"
American Masters
2001
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Edtv
1999
writer: "Have You Ever"
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996
writer: "Ain't Gonna Bump No More with No Big Fat Woman" - as William Killen
Choice of Arms
1981
writer: "Ain't Gonna Bump No More With No Big Fat Woman"