Oral history interview with Roy Acuff and David P. Stone; 1983 May 25; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 25.

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Oral history interview with Roy Acuff and David P. Stone; 1983 May 25; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 25.

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Country music artist Roy Acuff discusses his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. He recalls David Stone's invitation to appear and his nervousness during his first Opry appearance. Stone and Acuff recall Opry road shows of the late 1930s.

1 sound cassette (11 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097770

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Acuff, Roy, 1903-1992

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Roy Claxton Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992) was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter. Known as the "King of Country Music", Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the singer-based format that helped make it internationally successful. In 1952, Hank Williams told Ralph Gleason, "He's the biggest singer this music ever knew. You booked him and you didn't worry about crowds. For drawing power in the South, i...

Stone, David P., 1901-1995.

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Radio and television broadcaster. Born October 27, 1901. Died August 31, 1995. Joined WSM Nashville as general staff and Grand Ole Opry announcer, early 1930s. Joined KSTP St. Paul, 1940. Founder, Sunset Valley Barn Dance radio and television shows. Host, Hymn Time, 1960s-1970s. Retired from broadcasting, 1977. From the description of Oral history interview with David P. Stone; 1982 August 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Aug. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library &am...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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