Red Foley

Red Foley
Red Foley
Background information
Birth name	Clyde Julian Foley
Also known as	Mr. Country Music
Born	June 17, 1910
Origin	Blue Lick, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	September 19, 1968 (aged 58); Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Genres	Country; gospel; rockabilly; boogie; rhythm and blues;
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; musician; radio and TV host; actor;
Instruments	Acoustic guitar; banjo;
Years active	1930–1968
Labels	Conqueror; Melotone; Decca;
Formerly of	The Cumberland Valley Boys; The Sunshine Boys; Ernest Tubb; Kitty Wells;
Website	Official website (archived)

Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968)^[1] was an American musician who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II.

For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records. A Grand Ole Opry veteran until his death, Foley also hosted the first popular country music series on network television, Ozark Jubilee, from 1955 to 1960.

He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, which called him "one of the most versatile and moving performers of all time" and "a giant influence during the formative years of contemporary Country music."

^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 140/2. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.

[LarkinCountry-1] Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 140/2. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.

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