Oral history interview Connie B. Gay; 1974 October 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 18.

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Oral history interview Connie B. Gay; 1974 October 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 18.

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Entrepreneur Connie B. Gay talks about his business career in the country music industry. Discussion includes his introduction to radio; his college education; his work prior to the music business; his work as a music business entrepreneur, including his work with radio and television; his decision to quit the business; Clyde Moody's career; and overall assessment of his career.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 40 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772010

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

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 int...

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 int...