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September 1903 in Maynardville, Tennessee; † 23. November 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee) war ein US-amerikanischer Countrysänger und Musikverleger. Er war einer der größten und einflussreichsten Stars der Countrymusik in der Zeit zwischen dem Tod von Jimmie Rodgers 1933 und dem Aufstieg von Hank Williams Ende der 1940er Jahre.
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.
September 15, 1903. Died. November 23, 1992. Birthplace. Maynardville, Tennessee. Emerging as a star during the early 1940s, Roy Acuff ranked among the Grand Ole Opry’s most popular performers and the longtime ambassador of that institution and country music generally.
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 ...
September 1903 in Maynardville, Tennessee; † 23. November 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee) war ein US-amerikanischer Countrysänger und Musikverleger. Er war einer der größten und einflussreichsten Stars der Countrymusik in der Zeit zwischen dem Tod von Jimmie Rodgers 1933 und dem Aufstieg von Hank Williams Ende der 1940er Jahre.
Country music performer and recording artist. Born September 15, 1903. Died November 23, 1992. Star of Knoxville radio in the 1930s. Grand Ole Opry performer 1938-early 1990s. Co-founder Acuff-Rose Publications. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame®. Interview Summary. 1972 October 10. (2 hours, 55 minutes)
November 23, 1992 in Nashville, TN. Genre. Country, Religious. Styles. Traditional Country, Honky Tonk, Country Gospel, Gospel. Also Known As. King of Country Music. Roy Claxton Acuff. Member Of. Acuff-Rose. Explore Roy Acuff's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Roy Acuff on AllMusic.
