Roy Acuff

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Object Details

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

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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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-80ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1213025