BRADLEY, OWEN (b. Westmoreland, Tenn., October 21, 1915–January 7, 1998) Along with CHET ATKINS , Bradley was the man most responsible for the growth of the NASHVILLE SOUND, moving country away from its roots toward bland, middle-of-the-road pop. As owner of the famous Bradley's Barn studio and house producer for Decca in the 1950s and 1960s, Bradley was responsible for some of country's biggest hits in this smoother, more commercial style. Bradley began his career as a piano and GUITAR player…