NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — Independent radio promotions veteran Jan Woods, who collaborated with numerous artists throughout her extensive career, passed away on Thursday at her residence in Hermitage, Tennessee. Her publicist announced her passing, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
In 1994, she founded Jan Woods Promotions, establishing herself as a prominent independent radio promoter on Nashville’s Music Row.
Over the years, Jan Woods worked with renowned artists such as Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton, The Bellamy Brothers, Joe Nichols, and George Jones, among others and her office was adorned with numerous gold and platinum records that she helped to make successful
Jan Woods is survived by her daughter Christina (Jeff) Bear and son Chris (Cathy) O’Guin, along with her grandchildren Brittany Bear, Hope Bear, Faith Bear, Christopher O’Guin, and Carly O’Guin, as well as great-grandchildren Cooper Cancel and Scarlett O’Guin.
The Jan Woods Memorial will take place Friday (July 28) at the Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville, TN from 11:30 am – 1:30pm with service to follow. She will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Goodlettsville.
