Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 May 28.

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Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 May 28.

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Radio and television personality Ralph Emery talks about the career of Patsy Cline. Discussion includes memories of Patsy during her early career; the release of "I Fall to Pieces"; her association with Four Star; his experiences interviewing Patsy; the music community's reaction to her fatal plan crash; her memorial service at the Grand Ole Opry; his role as a DJ in breaking her hits; the influence of Patsy on the performance of other female singers; and the image she helped to generate for women in country music. Interview includes a tape playback of a prior Emery interview with Loretta Lynn discussing her memories of Patsy Cline.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 20 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772092

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Emery, Ralph

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Radio and television personality. Born March 10, 1933. Career most active late 1950s-1990s. One of the best-known broadcasters in country music history. Began career at WSM Nashville in 1957. His broadcasting credits include the Ralph Emery Show (1972-1991), Pop Goes the Country (1974-1990), and Nashville Now (1983-1993). From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 May 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library...

Emery, Ralph

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Radio and television personality. Born March 10, 1933. Career most active late 1950s-1990s. One of the best-known broadcasters in country music history. Began career at WSM Nashville in 1957. His broadcasting credits include the Ralph Emery Show (1972-1991), Pop Goes the Country (1974-1990), and Nashville Now (1983-1993). From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Emery; 1991 May 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 May 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library...