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With a family based out of Mississippi, Anthony Corder was raised on a delta crossroads blend of musical influences that launched him into over twenty years of entertainment industry experience. Steeped in Memphis, Tennessee’s own particular musical heritage of blues, soul and rock, Anthony began his professional music career as the lead vocalist with TORA TORA. Their breakthrough album Surprise Attack (A&M Records) sold over 300,000 copies and was produced by Joe Hardy and Paul Ebersold. The album featured the singles “Walkin’ Shoes”, “Guilty”, and “Phantom Rider”. The follow-up hit album Wild America (A&M Records) was produced by John Hampton and Arthur Payson, and launched both national and European tours. Wild America featured notable singles “Amnesia”, “Faith Healer”, and “Dead Man’s Hand”. TORA TORA was also featured on the soundtrack to Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure with the single “Dancing With A Gypsy”. They toured worldwide and placed five videos on MTV.

After TORA TORA, Anthony has continued to remain vital in the Memphis scene. Known among musicians for his unmistakable voice and inspired live performances, Anthony has worked with such luminaries such as The Memphis Horns, Jimi Jamison, Clarence McDonald, Taylor Rhodes, and Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers). In addition to working with numerous notable musicians, Anthony has toured on both the theater and arena levels with well-known acts such as L.A. Guns, The Cult, Bonham, and Kix. Anthony’s musicianship is widely recognized and has also been honored by the prestigious Premier Player’s Awards of Memphis.
Anthony later returned to school, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2004, with a Bachelors degree from the University of Memphis’ Business Aspects of the Entertainment Industry program. He then continued at the university, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with a Masters degree focusing on the Communication Aspects of the Entertainment Industry. After graduation, he was honored with an award for most outstanding master’s thesis project “Tales From The Rock and Roll Rodeo”.

Beginning in August of 2005, Anthony was one of ten worldwide applicants recruited into SONYBMG Global Development division. The experience allowed him to contribute his sales, marketing, and artist development skills to the branding and product exposure of their subsidiary labels, RCA and Provident in Nashville. After exiting Sony Music, and through his extensive networking, Anthony was introduced into the publishing world by Roger Murrah of Murrah Music Group. The publishing world was a natural transition, bringing Anthony back to his creative roots, and to the song. There Anthony met Dan Hodges, who at the time was Murrah Music's VP, Creative.

In 2008, Anthony was named Creative Director for upstart Grand and Gee Music Group. There he cultivated strong relationships, and deepened his commitment to the Nashville community. In pursuit of opportunity for continual growth and development, and with his background as both an artist and a music industry professional, Anthony has most recently joined Dan Hodges Music as Creative Manager. He resides in Nolensville, TN., with his wife, Anita, and three sons Jackson, Isaac, and Swift.