Roy Acuff

Object Details

negative
1973
print
2003
maker
Horenstein, Henry
Description
Often called the King of Country Music, Roy Acuff (1903-1992) had a career as a performer and as the first publisher of country sheet music. His first break came with his recording of "The Great Speckled Bird" in 1936. In 1937 Acuff became a regular member of the Grand Ole Opry, and his relatonship with the Opry and its fans lasted for the rest of his life.
Location
Currently not on view
Place Made
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson, Grand Ole Opry
Associated Place
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson, Ryman Theater
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Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
Data Source
National Museum of American History
ID Number
2003.0169.041
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.041
Object Name
photograph
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 in x 14 in; 27.94 cm x 35.56 cm
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-80ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record ID
nmah_1213025
Often called the King of Country Music, Roy Acuff (1903-1992) had a career both as a performer and as the first publisher of country sheet music. In 1937 Acuff became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.