Stapp, Jack, 1912-1980

Radio and music publishing executive. Born December 8, 1912. Died December 20, 1980. Full name: Jack Smiley Stapp. Career most active late 1930s-1970s. Program director for radio station WSM Nashville, 1939-1958. Program director for WKDA Nashville, 1958-1964. Co-founder of music publishing giant Tree Music. Served as president of Tree 1967-1974 and chairman of the board, 1974-1980. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Jack Stapp; 1972 August 8; interview conducted William "Bill" Ivey. 1972 Aug. 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841339

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