Harvey Brownstone Interviews Country Music Superstar Lynn Anderson’s Manager, Michael Dempsey

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Country Music Superstar Lynn Anderson’s Personal Manager, Michael Dempsey
About Harvey's guest:
If you’re a fan of our show, you’ll know that one of our most popular features is our “Gone But Not Forgotten” series, in which we pay tribute to legendary stars who are no longer with us. Today, we’re honouring one of the most beloved and iconic female recording artists and performers in the history of country music: Lynn Anderson.
She recorded 52 albums and 72 singles, 50 of which were top 40 hits,18 reached the Top-10, and 12 captured the No. 1 spot. She was known for songs like “You’re My Man”, “How Can I Unlove You”, “Keep Me in Mind”, “What a Man My Man is” - and of course, her phenomenal worldwide crossover smash hit in 1970, “Rose Garden”. That song made her an international superstar, and a trailblazer.
In fact, she was the first female country artist to have a #1 record worldwide, she was the first female country performer to appear on The Tonight Show, and she was the first female country performer to headline at Madison Square Garden. Her multi-platinum “Rose Garden” album was the highest grossing album by a female recording artist for 27 years until Shania Twain broke that record in 1997.
Lynn Anderson won a Grammy Award, 2 Academy of Country Music Awards, an American Music Award, 3 Billboard Magazine Awards, a Country Music Association Award, and a People’s Choice Award. She was also named Artist of the Decade by Record World, and in 2019 she was inducted into the Western Music Association Hall of Fame AND the North American Country Music Association Hall of Fame. In 2002, Country Music Television named her one of the "40 Greatest Women of Country Music", and Rolling Stone included her on their list of the "100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time".
She’s such a legend, that she’s even had a ROSE named after her by the American Rose Society.
Today’s guest, Michael Dempsey, started out as president of Lynn Anderson’s official fan club at the age of 18. He then became her accountant, then her booking agent for over 10 years, and finally, he was her manager for the last 12 years of her life, until she passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in 2015 at the age of 67. But most of all, he was Ms. Anderson’s very dear friend and closest confidant.
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[@annagil4213]

Loved Lynn Grew up with her loved never promised You a Rose garden😊❤🎉

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

So glad and grateful that you watched our show. Thank you so much!

[@harveybrownstone7840]

What a joy it is to celebrate the lives and careers of great stars. Lynn Anderson was a pioneer artist who broke many barriers for women in country music. And she survived 2 years on the Lawrence Welk Show with her career not only intact, but ready to explode! She was very lucky to have the kindest, most loving and fiercely loyal manager and confidant ever! Michael Dempsey is not used to giving interviews, but I think his big heart really shines through in this interview.

[@davidames4243]

Michael is a great guy! He has been so nice to me. I loved Lynn, she always met me with a smile. She truly loved her fans❤

[@garyvandecar2580]

I met Lynn Anderson at the Michigan State Fair in 1971, I got her autograph and spoke to her for a minute or two. She was definitely a sweet person. Loved her on the Lawrence Welk Show and Hee Haw. I was a fan of hers since 1968 at the age of 8 i loved a lot of her early music. Her first hit single was written by her Mother Liz Anderson who was a family friend of Lawrence Welk there in North Dakota. Rose Garden, Big Girls Don't Cry written by her Mother Liz Anderson. No Another Time Ride, Ride, Ride Our House Is Not A Home Rocky Top all are pure classics.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

You mentioned some of my all time favorite songs! Thanks!

[@garyvandecar2580]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 My pleasure.

[@nickeisenbarth3018]

got to see her perform live in Spokane WA at EXPO74 when her voice was still young and fresh...she was awesome and so down-to-earth for being such a country music superstar at the time...great memory in my life I will never forget 😃

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Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your memories

[@rhd123]

Wow, just wow!! This interview had me in tears! Again, I had no idea about Lynn and much about her life but I am gobsmacked. Incredible interview yet again Harvey. I had to stop and listen to Michael's favourite Lynn tune (Keep Me in Mind") and just loved it. Beautiful vocals and not being a huge country fan my self with exception but I've already streamed the song and also the Rose Garden album in it's entirely. I couldn't find the album you loved most Harvey. At least not through Amazon music but it sounds like it would be a great album. Thanks for another wonderful podcast! And thank you Michael. I'm sure Lynn is smiling down. What a dedicated and fantastic manager anyone could ask for.

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I’m delighted that you are gradually making your way through our inventory of shows. It warms my heart immeasurably to know that our shows are being enjoyed by so many dedicated and supportive viewers like you. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support for our show. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rhd123]

​@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980Nevermind, thank you!! I'm retired now and the hours of entertainment and insight you have given me is more than I can ever thank you for. I'm now watching the Tony Orlando one and again blown away about the origins of Candida and Knock Three Times! This is all my era as I was born in 1956. Although most call me an old soul because of my love for classic film and older music from the 40's, 50's and 60's. Taking the gay part aside I should have been born in the 20's. We went through our own struggles so I can imagine what it was like for them back in the day. Thanks Harvey!! ❤

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I hope you’ll continue to enjoy our show for many years to come. And please tell your friends!!

[@amphotos]

Harvey, I really love this interview! Lynn Anderson was an incredible entertainer!! I met her several times starting in 1979 and she was always a doll!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m so grateful you watched this interview. Michael is such a devoted friend of Lynn Anderson’s, and it was important to him that we honor her legacy in a special way. I hope her fans find out about this interview, and that they watch it. It would mean the world to Michael.

[@debrapollice8892]

Harvey your interviews bring back long forgotten memories. I wasn't a country fan back then but certainly remember Lynn Anderson, It's good of you to honour these wonderful performers.❤

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Thank you so much for your beautiful comments! I LIVE for feedback like yours!!!

[@richardswinbusk7787]

I have been listening to Rose Garden lately A great tune It doesn't date Another gem interview Harvey

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Thank you so much for watching our show. Your comments always brighten my day.

[@nickeisenbarth3018]

beautiful lady with a beautiful voice..the whole package

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So true

[@australorp6367]

Such a great interview. And what a touching tribute to Miss Anderson.

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Thank you so much for watching our show!🙏❤️

[@user-nc2rl5fp2n]

Nice interview. She was the Queen!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

What a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much for watching. 🙏❤️

[@guypaul]

What a great interview. Michael Dempsey's sincerity and poise are so refreshing. Lynn was such a thrilling entertainer and genuinely kind person.

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Thank you so much for watching our show. I hope you’ll check out more of our great interviews and consider subscribing to our KZbin channel. 🙏❤️

[@march149]

What a wonderful interview of a fabulous entertainer. You chose a great person to talk with, as Mikey is loved and respected by many more people than you will ever know. Very special in his own right, he is just that kind of person.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

And you really think I didn’t know that? Believe me, I did. Michael is a real treasure. I’m just hoping this episode of our show gets the wide viewership that Michael - and of course Lynn Anderson - deserve. Thank you so much for watching our show!🙏❤️

[@slc2466]

"Rose Garden" was one of the first songs I loved in early childhood and it's still among my favorites, thanks to a truly memorable arrangement and Ms. Anderson' fantastic, peerless vocals. I've probably played or heard the song over 1,000 times, and it never gets old.

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What did you think of the interview?

[@slc2466]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I thought it was very touching. I agree Ms. Anderson was lucky to have someone like Michael as a personal and professional confidant.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes, throughout the interview, I was thinking to myself, “How many celebrities can say they have such a loyal and devoted person by their side?” In fact, how many people (celebrities or not) can say that? Damn few, I expect.

[@kimfancsali5783]

I remember watching her on Lawrence Welk with my gram. Rose Garden was one of my favorite songs...but of course it was for a lot of people. I wasn't much of a country music fan...but I certainly liked her! Great interview again Harvey!! Enjoyed it!!

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Thank you so much for your very kind support of our show!

[@terryrudenick8137]

I wanted to answer a question you asked Michael, about what was Lynn's favorite song. I had asked her that same question and she told me that her favorite song was usually what she had recently recorded. Although I know in some of her recorded live shows that I've listened to, she would state that one of her favorite country songs was "Stand By Your Man" and then she would sing it as no other could sing the song.

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Interesting!

[@terryrudenick8137]

What a great interview! Michael, you've done so much for Lynn all those years. Like you said, Lynn was so devoted to her fans. I've been a fan since I've been 5 or six years old as well. I also received my first album (double album Chart Records set) for my birthday. I am hoping someday we will have a fan get together sometime soon. It would be great to see some of the fans I have met throughout the years. I was very proud to get a chance to record a tribute CD with Lynn's road band and will always be grateful for the opportunity. To help answer the question to what was Lynn's favorite song, I had asked her the same question and she told me that it would be the latest song she recorded.

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What a wonderful comment you’ve posted! Thank you so much!!

[@terryrudenick8137]

Here is my tribute to Lynn Anderson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naC4qK2pgt6Wbbssi=K9OI21S3vCNtjI6p @@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

[@rhd123]

I beg your pardon....... going in. ❤

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LOL

[@nickeisenbarth3018]

also...cannot believe the CMA is stubbing her from the Country Music Hall of Fame for all she did for the genre in the 1970s

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m shocked about that.