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.
Other namesThe Solemn Old Judge
OccupationsRadio 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 announcer and journalist. He was the founder of the original radio series Grand Ole Opry on WSM-AM in Nashville, Tennessee, from which the country music stage show of the same name developed.

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