Roy Acuff
American singer and fiddler
Roy Claxton Acuff 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... Wikipedia
Born: September 15, 1903, Maynardville, TN
Died: November 23, 1992 (age 89 years), Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Nashville, TN
Albums: Grand Ole Opry, Bashful Brother Oswald, Roy Acuff's Greatest Hits, and more
Nationality: American
Children: Roy Acuff Jr.
Spouse: Mildred Acuff (m. 1936–1981)
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