Oral history interview with Roy Acuff; 1972 October 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 10.

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Oral history interview with Roy Acuff; 1972 October 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 10.

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Grand Ole Opry star Roy Acuff draws on his experience to describe and analyze the differences in country music entertainment from past to present. He contrasts the early years of his career with current trends in country music. Discussion includes a brief recap of his early life and career, including his efforts to get on the Grand Ole Opry; the start of Acuff-Rose Publications; and memories of early country performers including Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, and Bob Wills.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 55 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772054

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...

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...