Roy Acuff
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About
Known as the King of Country Music who was famous on radio's Grand Ole Opry. He released hits including "I'll Forgive You But I Can't Forget," which charted at #3.
Before Fame
He was active in his church choir and acted in plays, as well as playing three sports in high school and pursued a professional baseball career. His sports career was short-lived due sunstroke-related collapses.
Trivia
He played the fiddle.
Family Life
He was born the third of five children to parents Ida and Simon E. Neill Acuff.
Associated With
His publishing company signed artists like Roy Orbison.
