Roy Acuff

Roy Claxton Acuff (15 September 1903–23 November 1992) was an American country musician.

He was born in Maynardville, Tennessee, third of five children. He played semi-professional baseball, but a sunstroke in 1929

Roy Claxton Acuff (15 September 1903–23 November 1992) was an American country musician.

He was born in Maynardville, Tennessee, third of five children. He played semi-professional baseball, but a sunstroke in 1929 and a nervous breakdown in 1930 ended his aspirations to play for the New York Yankees. He then turned his attention to his father's fiddle and began playing traveling medicine show. He toured the Southern United States. He eventually formed a band "The Crazy Tennesseans".