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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

For a brief moment in country music history, Roy Acuff and Glen Campbell took a trip to Kornfield Kounty for an unforgettable performance.
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Marcia Campbell celebrates 40 years as part of the Grand Ole Opry Square Dancers

Marcia Campbell became a square dancer on the Grand Ole Opry when she was only 12. She grew up around legends like Roy Acuff, ...
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The giants of the Grand Ole Opry from Minnie Pearl to Charley Pride

Over the past century of the Grand Ole Opry, its members are the ones who've helped the show and venue ascend to its legendary status. We're here to walk you through some of the early giants of the ...
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Country Flashback: Hank Williams Joins Roy Acuff, the Carter Family, and More Country Royalty for a Country Gospel Classic

Hank Williams has been gone for decades. However, his music and influence still loom large in the minds of country music fans. Many remember him for his heartbreak songs and toe-tapping honky tonk ...
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Roy Acuff's Greatest Hits

Lonesome old river blues --Were you there when they crucified my Lord --Tennessee waltz --Waiting for my call to glory --Mule skinner blues --I saw the light --Fire ball mail -- Night train to Memphis ...
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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 ; ...