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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roy_AcuffRoy Acuff - Wikipedia

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   Columbia. 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.

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3. www.countrymusichalloffame.org › roy-acuffRoy Acuff - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Learn about Roy Acuff, the first living member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a Grand Ole Opry star. Explore his musical roots, career highlights, and legacy in country music history.

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Roy-AcuffRoy Acuff | Biography, Songs & Grand Ole Opry Star | Britannica

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   Roy Acuff (born September 15, 1903, Maynardsville, Tennessee, U.S.—died November 23, 1992, Nashville, Tennessee) was an American vocalist, songwriter, and fiddle player, called the “King of Country Music ,” who in the mid-1930s reasserted the mournful musical traditions of Southeastern rural whites and became a national radio star on the ...

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6. www.youtube.com › watchRoy Acuff - The Wabash Cannonball (Live) - YouTube

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   Oct 21, 2014 · Roy Acuff - The Wabash Cannonball (Live) ROYACUFFVEVO. 1.25K subscribers. Subscribed. 5.3K. 699K views 9 years ago. Music video by Roy Acuff performing The Wabash Cannonball (Live)....

7. www.tennessean.com › story › entertainmentRoy Acuff obituary: Country music mourns the death of their king

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   Sep 12, 2019 · The Tennessean ran a collection of remembrances from country music stars who paid tribute to Roy Acuff, the King of Country Music, after his death in 1992. See how Randy Travis, Skeeter Davis, Lorrie Morgan, Charlie Daniels and others honored the Grand Ole Opry legend.

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   What did Roy Acuff do for a living?

   • Roy Acuff helped intensify the star system at the Grand Ole Opry and remained the show’s leading personality until his death. In addition, he co-founded Acuff-Rose Publications, thus laying an important cornerstone of the Nashville music industry. Columbia Records publicity photo of Roy Acuff, c. 1940s.

   Roy Acuff - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Was Roy Acuff the king of country music?

   • I loved the The King of Country Music with all my heart." Roy Acuff was considered 'The King of Country Music.' After his death in 1992, country music stars mourned the Grand Ole Opry mainstay.

   Roy Acuff obituary: Country music mourns the death of their king

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   How did Roy Acuff die?

   • Roy Acuff, the singer and fiddler who was known to millions of Grand Ole Opry listeners as the King of Country Music, died yesterday at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. He was 89 years old. He died of congestive heart failure, a hospital statement said.

   Roy Acuff, 89, Singer, Dies; The King of Country Music

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   Is Roy Acuff still alive?

   • He is survived by a son, Roy Neill Acuff. A version of this article appears in print on , Section D, Page 20 of the National edition with the headline: Roy Acuff, 89, Singer, Dies; The King of Country Music. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe

   Roy Acuff, 89, Singer, Dies; The King of Country Music

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9. www.tennessean.com › story › entertainmentRoy Acuff: 5 things to know about 'The King of Country Music'

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   Sep 12, 2019 · Learn about Roy Acuff's start with a snake oil salesman, his long run at the Grand Ole Opry, his music publishing company, his Country Music Hall of Fame induction and his gubernatorial bid. The Tennessean article covers his life and legacy in country music history.

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10. www.youtube.com › playlistRoy Acuff's Greatest Hits - YouTube

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