Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Oct. 10.

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Oral history interview with David Cobb; 1983 October 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Oct. 10.

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WSM radio announcer David Cobb discusses his career at WSM Nashville. Discussion includes the WSM radio tower; early WSM performers, including musicians, comedians, and dramatic actors; early WSM programming; his WSM show, The World of Music; a WSM program schedule from 1955; changes in radio; WSM radio management; early DJ conventions; the Grand Ole Opry; and the move to television.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 30 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771964

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

WSM (Radio station : Nashville, Tenn.)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Cobb, David (Announcer)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64f1nq6 (person)

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...