Catalogue: JASMCD 3532
Price Code: A
Release Date: 01/09/2001
Bar Code: 604988 35322 8
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Roy ACUFF & His Smoky Mountain BoysHear The Mighty Rush Of Engine
 
The 1940s saw some of Roy Acuff’s biggest hits such
as "Wreck On The Highway", "Fireball Mail", "Night Train to Memphis", "The
Precious Jewel", and "Jole Blon", all included on this CD. He had twice declined
the invitation, in 1944 and 1946, to run for Tennessee state governor, but in
1948 was persuaded to do so; standing as a Republican, he lost the fight but
polled more votes than any previous Republican candidate. In 1944, he was
accepted as a Freemason, remaining loyal to the fraternity until his
death.Although sales of his records declined through the 1950s and beyond, Roy
maintained a heavy touring schedule over the years, in addition to his regular
appearances on the "Grand Ole Opry". Money was never a worry - his lucrative
Acuff-Rose partnership aside, he was astute in his other business affairs. In
November 1962, Roy Acuff became the first living musician to be honoured as a
member of the "Country Music Hall of Fame". In July 1965, he was seriously
injured in a car crash but soon recovered and was back performing. As age took
its toll, Roy cut back on the touring but continued to appear regularly on the
"Opry" throughout the 1970s and ’80s.
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