A Black man inspired the name The Grand Ole Opry. His name is DeFord Bailey.
"And that was the start of The Grand Ole Opry. DeFord Bailey. A Black man." - Big Mike Black musicians are foundational to Country music, and it's important to reclaim our legacy there. Thanks for being our guide, Mike! Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://qpnt.net/show-72-yt #CountryMusic #VideoPodcast #BlackPodcasters #MusicPodcast #shorts
About DeFord Bailey
DeFord Bailey was an American old-time musician and songwriter considered to be the first African American country music star. He started his career in the 1920s and was one of the first performers to be introduced on Nashville radio station WSM's Grand Ole Opry, and becoming, alongside Uncle Dave Macon, one of the program's most famous performers. He was the first African-American performer to appear on the show, and the first performer to record his music in Nashville. Bailey played several in...
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