Roy Acuff AKA Roy Claxton Acuff Born: 15-Sep-1903 Birthplace: Maynardville, TN Died: 23-Nov-1992 Location of death: Nashville, TN Cause of death: Heart Failure Remains: Buried, Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, TN
Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Country Musician Party Affiliation: Republican Nationality: United States Executive summary: Country music pioneer An aspiring pro baseball player, young Roy Acuff was forced into other pursuits as a result of health problems. He took up country fiddle and joined a traveling medicine show, performing both traditional and contemporary songs. After working with several bands, Acuff established himself as a solo artist in the late 30's and remained active until 1974. He became the first living musician inducted into the Country music Hall of Fame in 1962. Wife: Mildred Douglas (d. 1981) Son: Roy Acuff, Jr.
4-H Club Country Music Hall of Fame Kennedy Center Honor 1991 National Medal of Arts 1991 Hollywood Walk of Fame 1541 Vine Street (recordings) Nervous Breakdown
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