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The #SuperBowl is as American as apple pie and country music. But the roots of Americana always lay elsewhere (apple pie came from England). And country music's origins are more diverse (i.e., Blacker) than you think.

Can you name this Black Grand Ole Opry pioneer? #BlackHistoryMonth
10:30 AM - Feb 12, 2023
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meadowlark
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In response to Missy The MAGA Slayer.
No, much earlier than that. Deford Bailey. Amazing story, his life. Check it out on the Google machine!
10:36 AM - Feb 12, 2023
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In response to meadowlark.
I'll have to do that later. I'm at work right now.
10:39 AM - Feb 12, 2023
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Black Music Project
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In response to meadowlark.
One of the first performers to be introduced on the Grand Ole Opry when it was on Nashville's WSM, DeFord was a country music and blues star starting in the 20s.
10:49 AM - Feb 12, 2023
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In response to Missy The MAGA Slayer.
Charley is a good guess. But the man we're looking for goes back to the Grand Ole Opry's founding.
10:36 AM - Feb 12, 2023
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