Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff

From Wikipedia Roy Claxton Acuff (September 15, 1903 – November 23, 1992) was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter. Known as the "King of Country Music," Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the star singer-based format that helped make it internationally successful. In 1952 Hank Williams told Ralph Gleason, "He's the...

Known For

Coal Miner's Daughter

as Roy Acuff (uncredited)

Grand Ole Opry

as Roy Acuff

Cast Credits

Opry Video Classics: Pioneers

as Self (archive footage)

Coal Miner's Daughter

as Roy Acuff (uncredited)

Home in San Antone

as Roy Acuff aka Jack Jones

Cowboy Canteen

as Roy Acuff

O, My Darling Clementine

as Sheriff Roy Acuff

Grand Ole Opry

as Roy Acuff