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The first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall Of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame On this day , 1992 , Roy Acuff American country music singer Roy Acuff died aged 89. Known as the "King of Country Music," he was the first living artist elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Acuff started his career in 1932 working for Dr. Hauer's medicine show, hired as one of its entertainers to draw a crowd to whom Hauer could sell medicines. | Rockabilly Italia

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Roy Acuff, known as the “King of Country Music” due to his long association with the Grand Ole Opry, was born in Maynardville, Tennessee, on September 15, 1903. Acuff is often credited with moving the Opry (and Country Music) from its early string band and "hoedown" format to the singer-based model. Acuff debuted at the Opry in 1938. He became the first living inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1962. He passed away on November 23, 1992 at age 89. | GatorRock

September 15, 1903 Roy Acuff is born in Maynardville, Tennessee. Proclaimed the "King of Country Music", he becomes synonymous with the Grand Ole Opry following his 1938 debut. He was a co-founder of the Acuff-Rose publishing company. In 1962, he became the first living inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Roy Acuff passed away November 23, 1992 | GatorRock

On this day (September 15th) in 1903, country music icon Roy Acuff was born. Let's remember his trailblazing impact on the genre and enjoy his timeless tunes today! 🎶 #RoyAcuff #CountryMusicPioneer | Stone Cold Country