Edgar Struble

Edgar Struble works in a wide range of media, with a focus in television and film. Most recently, he served as a producer of the feature films, Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure and Pirate's Code - The Adventures of Mickey Matson. In his ongoing association with Dick Clark Productions, he is music director and composer for the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Hollywood Film Awards programs. Edgar's career was launched in Nashville in the mid-1970s when he began a 15-year engagement as music director for Kenny Rogers. Since 1999, he has been based in Los Angeles, where he has worked as music director and composer for television series and specials including Your Big Break, Greed, and the Miss America Pageant, as well as documentaries for TLC, A&E, and The History Channel. His film credits include minor roles in The Hunley, Gambler V, The Dottie West Story, and Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy. Edgar's 2010 book, Working in the Music Industry, draws upon his extensive experience as a performer, music director, and producer in presenting a practical guide to transforming an interest in music into a viable career. He has released three CDs featuring country standards and his own compositions.