Gay, Connie B. (Connie Barriot), 1914-1989

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Music industry entrepreneur. Born August 22, 1914. Died December 4, 1989. Full name: Connie Barriot Gay. His entrepreneurial activities in radio, television, and as a promoter played a key role in the transformation of the country music industry from hillbilly music to modern entertainment. Creator of the Town and Country Time radio and television show. Founding member of the Country Music Association (CMA). Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview Connie B. Gay; 1974 October 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840909
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referencedIn Gay, Connie B.;. Oral history interview Connie B. Gay; 1974 October 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn George Hamilton IV Collection, 1956-2006 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
creatorOf Gay, Connie B.;. Oral history interview Connie B. Gay; 1974 October 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
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Birth 1914-08-22

Death 1989-12-04

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