Oral history interview with Jack Stapp; 1972 August 8; interview conducted William "Bill" Ivey. 1972 Aug. 8.

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Oral history interview with Jack Stapp; 1972 August 8; interview conducted William "Bill" Ivey. 1972 Aug. 8.

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Radio and music publishing executive Jack Stapp gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes his start in radio; joining CBS radio and his experiences as the evening network manager; his move to assistant production manager for CBS; his recruitment by WSM Nashville; assuming the position of program director at WSM; forming the WSM staff orchestra; the start of the Sunday Down South radio program; WSM's network programs; his work in the military during World War II; the start of Tree Publishing Company; his resignation from WSM; producing the Jim Reeves Show; joining WDKA Nashville; the growth of Tree; important writers for Tree, including Roger Miller and Curly Putnam; changes in country music; changes in the atmosphere of the Nashville music industry from the late 1940s to the early 1970s; comments on the importance of the Grand Ole Opry to country artists; obtaining television coverage of the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards show; and general comments on the industry.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772423

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Stapp, Jack, 1912-1980

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Radio and music publishing executive. Born December 8, 1912. Died December 20, 1980. Full name: Jack Smiley Stapp. Career most active late 1930s-1970s. Program director for radio station WSM Nashville, 1939-1958. Program director for WKDA Nashville, 1958-1964. Co-founder of music publishing giant Tree Music. Served as president of Tree 1967-1974 and chairman of the board, 1974-1980. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Jack Stapp; 19...

Ivey, William Max

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Director of the Country Music Foundation (CMF), 1971-1998. Born September 6, 1944. As CMF director was responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and its related library, publications, and educational programs. Chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts, 1997-2001. From the description of Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 July 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 July 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). World...

Stapp, Jack, 1912-1980

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6639nj5 (person)

Radio and music publishing executive. Born December 8, 1912. Died December 20, 1980. Full name: Jack Smiley Stapp. Career most active late 1930s-1970s. Program director for radio station WSM Nashville, 1939-1958. Program director for WKDA Nashville, 1958-1964. Co-founder of music publishing giant Tree Music. Served as president of Tree 1967-1974 and chairman of the board, 1974-1980. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Jack Stapp; 19...