Roy Acuff

National Museum of American History

Object Details

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
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1973
print
2003
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
Place Made
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson, Grand Ole Opry
Associated Place
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson, Ryman Theater
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Record ID
nmah_1213025
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-80ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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.
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