Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 August 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 18.

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Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 August 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 18.

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WSM radio personality David Cobb discusses his career starting in the 1930s. Discussion includes his start in radio; working at WMC Memphis; moving to WSM Nashville; early WSM personnel; early WSM sponsors; the "Music City USA" phrase; early WSM programming; announcing the Grand Ole Opry; Opry performers; early non-country musical styles on WSM; early Opry sponsors; and the WSM programming list from 1943.

4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 36 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771962

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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WSM (Radio station : Nashville, Tenn.)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Cobb, David (Announcer)

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Radio announcer. Born 1912. Career active late 1930s-early 1970s. Radio announcer for WSM Nashville. Announced pop and country programs, including the Grand Ole Opry. Best known for his phrase "Music City, U.S.A." From the description of Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Oct. 10. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840861 From the description of Oral history interview...

Cobb, David (Announcer)

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Radio announcer. Born 1912. Career active late 1930s-early 1970s. Radio announcer for WSM Nashville. Announced pop and country programs, including the Grand Ole Opry. Best known for his phrase "Music City, U.S.A." From the description of Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Oct. 10. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840861 From the description of Oral history interview...