George D. Hay

George Dewey Hay
Born
George Dewey Hay

(1895-11-09)November 9, 1895
Attica, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 1968(1968-05-08) (aged 72)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Solemn Old Judge
Occupation(s)Radio Personality/announcer/newspaper reporter and writer
Known forGrand Ole Opry founder and member

George Dewey Hay (November 9, 1895 – May 8, 1968) was an American radio personality, announcer and newspaper reporter.[1] He was the founder of the original Grand Ole Opry radio program on WSM-AM in Nashville, Tennessee, from which the country music stage show of the same name evolved.[2]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 584/5. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. ^ "George D. Hay". Country Music Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2011-12-14.