American Songwriter

On This Day in 1992, We Lost “The King of Country Music” and “The Biggest Singer” of the Genre, According to Hank Williams

Several artists have permanently etched their names into the annals of country music history. One of those is Roy Acuff, of whom the great Hank Williams once said, “He’s the biggest singer this music ...
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“George Jones Was Right When He Sang ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes’”: A Throwback Look at Roy Acuff and Glen Campbell’s Shared Country Roots

Country music consists of top names like Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, Riley Green, and Lainey Wilson. But before the glitz and glamour of country music were names like Roy Acuff and Glen ...
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Wall with Roy Acuff Poster

Click to open image viewer. Roy Acuff''s first break came with his recording of "The Great Speckled Bird," in 1936. In 1937 he became a regular member of the Grand Ole Opry. CC0 Usage Conditions ...
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For the first time Roy Acuff sings Hank Williams

Hey, good lookin' ; Why don't you love me / Hank Williams -- Mansion on the hill / Williams & Rose --Your cheatin' heart ; You win again / Hank Williams --Kawliga / Williams & Rose -- Jambalaya ; ...