Emery, Ralph

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Radio and television personality. Born March 10, 1933. Career most active late 1950s-1990s. One of the best-known broadcasters in country music history. Began career at WSM Nashville in 1957. His broadcasting credits include the Ralph Emery Show (1972-1991), Pop Goes the Country (1974-1990), and Nashville Now (1983-1993).

From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 May 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840995

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referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
referencedIn Emery, Ralph;. Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Cooper, Stoney, 1918-1977,. Oral history interview with Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper; 1968 January 2; interview conducted by Ralph Emery. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Jones Studio (Boulder, Colo.),. Ralph Emery Family portraits. Boulder Public Library
creatorOf Emery, Ralph;. Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn George Hamilton IV Collection, 1956-2006 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
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associatedWith Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963. person
associatedWith Cooper, Stoney, 1918-1977, person
associatedWith Emery, Ralph; person
associatedWith Hamilton, George, 1937- person
associatedWith Jones Studio (Boulder, Colo.), corporateBody
associatedWith Rumble, John W.; person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
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Country music
Country musicians
Radio broadcasters
Television personalities
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Birth 1933-03-10

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