ACUFF, ROY
(1903–1992)
ACUFF, ROY (b. Maynardville, Tenn., September 15, 1903; d. Nashville, Tenn., November 23, 1992) One of the most important and influential members of THE GRAND OLE OPRY, as well as a country music performer and businessman, Acuff helped pave the way for the transformation of old-time country music into modern pop-styled country. In addition to his success as a country singer, Acuff left a lasting mark as a business executive. The son of a middle-class farmer who was also the town's postmaster…