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Roy Claxton Acuff
TN 33, near the courthouse, Maynardville,
TN ,
USA
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Tennessee State Historical Marker |
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Roy Claxton Acuff, Grand Ole Opry star for more than 50 years, actor, international music entertainer, goodwill ambassador, and humanitarian, was born in Maynardville, near this site, on September IS, 1903. He recorded more than 100 country and gospel songs, including Great Speckled Bird, Wabash Cannon Ball, Precious Jewel, Down in Union County, and Night Train to Memphis.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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