Foley, Red, 1910-1968

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Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968) 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."

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referencedIn Pingley, Charlotte Cummins;. Oral history interview with Charlotte Cummins Pingley; 1989 March 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists D-K). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Wells, Kitty. Collection, n.d. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection song folios, circa 1882-1983. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Johnnie & Jack. John Edwards memorial collection, n.d. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Rumble, John W.;. Oral history interview with Red Foley Family Members; 1989 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Pulley, Raymond H. Raymond H. Pulley collection, 1954-1958. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Foley, Red, 1910-1968. John Edwards memorial collection, ca. 1950s. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Foley, Red, 1910-1968;. Oral history interview with Red Foley; 1967 November 4; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Foley, Red, 1910-1968;. Oral history interview with Red Foley; 1967 November 4; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Eugene Earle Collection, 1939-1980s University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
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Birth 1910-06-17

Death 1968-09-19

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