Acuff, Roy

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Dates:
Birth 1903-09-15
Death 1992-11-23
Birth 1903-09-15
Death 1992-11-23
Americans

Biographical notes:

Roy Acuff (1903-1992) was a country music performer and recording artist. Born September 15, 1903. Died November 23, 1992. Star of Knoxville radio in the 1930s. Grand Ole Opry performer 1938-early 1990s. Co-founder Acuff-Rose Publications. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Roy Acuff and David P. Stone; 1983 May 25; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 25. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361926

From the description of Oral history interview with Roy Acuff; 1977 June 1; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1977 June 1. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841179

From the description of Oral history interview with Roy Acuff; 1972 October 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 10. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840954

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Subjects:

  • Country music
  • Country musicians
  • Country musicians
  • Country musicians

Occupations:

  • Musicians

Places:

  • TN, US
  • TN, US
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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