Shannon Houchins

Shannon Cassel Houchins

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Born|  (1969-10-29) October 29, 1969 (age 54)

Winter Haven, Florida

Nationality| American
Citizenship| United States of America
Occupation|

* Music Executive
* Producer
* Songwriter
* Television Producer
* Director
* Writer
* Businessman

Years active| 1990–present

Shannon Houchins[1][2] (born October 29, 1969) is an American music and film producer, writer, director, comic book creator and financier. He is currently the CEO of both record label Average Joes Entertainment[3] and film & production company Hideout Pictures.[4][5] Houchins is credited for creating the music sub-genre “country-rap” along with artist Bubba Sparxxx. He is known for producing such artists as Colt Ford, Montgomery Gentry and many more as well as producing such films as Old Henry[6] (2021), Jay and Silent Bob Reboot[7] (2019) and Howard’s Mill[8] (2021).

## Contents

* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## Early life[edit]

Shannon was born in Winter Haven, Florida but moved to Valdosta, Georgia when he was nine years old. In 1993, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia where Houchins worked for Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings[9] as a staff producer, producing remixes for such acts as TLC (group), Usher (musician) and Jagged Edge (American group). In 2000, Shannon founded his own production company 11th Hour Entertainment with Doug Kaye. Here Houchins discovered and produced rapper Bubba Sparxxx, eventually landing the artist at Interscope Records where Shannon produced Sparxxx's debut album "Dark Days, Bright Nights" with Timbaland.

## Career[edit]

In 2006, Houchins started the record label Average Joes Entertainment with flagship artist and co-founder Colt Ford where they not only launched the career of Ford but also Brantley Gilbert, The Lacs, Demun Jones and more. Average Joes also have released albums from veteran artists Montgomery Gentry, Nappy Roots, Josh Gracin and more as well as managed such artists as Tyler Farr, Sister Hazel and Gaelic Storm. In 2012, Houchins launched a Film & Television division Hideout Pictures[10][11] with director Potsy Ponciroli. Since its inception Shannon has produced several movies and television shows such as the Tim Blake Nelson[12] starring Old Henry[13] (2021) that made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Reboot[14] (2019), and Howard's Mill[15] (2021) of which Houchins also co-wrote and directed. Television projects include CMT's Still The King[16][17] (2015-2017) starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Joey Lauren Adams and AXS's Music's Greatest Mysteries (2020-present).

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (2019-04-17). "A Godfather of Country-Rap on His 2000s Hits and Lil Nas X". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
2. ↑ Times, Karah-Leigh HancockThe Valdosta Daily. "Valdostan strikes it big in music industry". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
3. ↑ Georgiadis, Candice (2020-06-04). "Shannon Houchins of Average Joes Entertainment: "They told me it was impossible and I did it…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
4. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-12-15). "Shout! Studios And Hideout Pictures Partner To Develop Westerns 'Old Henry', 'Hardin' And '4 Dead In 5 Seconds'". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
5. ↑ Hipes, Patrick; Hipes, Patrick (2019-10-01). "'Jay & Silent Bob Reboot' Co-Financier Hideout Pictures Launches Film Fund". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
6. ↑ Clement, Nick; Clement, Nick (2022-01-15). "'Old Henry' Star Tim Blake Nelson: 'I've Always Loved Westerns'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
7. ↑ Gleiberman, Owen; Gleiberman, Owen (2019-10-16). "Film Review: 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
8. ↑ World, Republic. "Is 'Howard's Mill' a true story? Chilling details about this horror documentary movie!". Republic World. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
9. ↑ Georgiadis, Candice (2020-06-04). "Shannon Houchins of Average Joes Entertainment: "They told me it was impossible and I did it…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
10. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-12-15). "Shout! Studios And Hideout Pictures Partner To Develop Westerns 'Old Henry', 'Hardin' And '4 Dead In 5 Seconds'". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
11. ↑ Hipes, Patrick; Hipes, Patrick (2019-10-01). "'Jay & Silent Bob Reboot' Co-Financier Hideout Pictures Launches Film Fund". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
12. ↑ Grobar, Matt; Grobar, Matt (2021-12-01). "Tim Blake Nelson To Produce & Star In 'Asleep In My Palm', His Son Henry's Feature Directorial Debut". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
13. ↑ Clement, Nick; Clement, Nick (2022-01-15). "'Old Henry' Star Tim Blake Nelson: 'I've Always Loved Westerns'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
14. ↑ Gleiberman, Owen; Gleiberman, Owen (2019-10-16). "Film Review: 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
15. ↑ World, Republic. "Is 'Howard's Mill' a true story? Chilling details about this horror documentary movie!". Republic World. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
16. ↑ "Joey Lauren Adams Joins Billy Ray Cyrus' CMT Sitcom 'Still the King' (Photo)". 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
17. ↑ "NashvilleGab - Billy Ray Cyrus' CMT series 'Still The King' picked up for second season". NashvilleGab. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2022-06-24.

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