Friday, September 24, 2004
Country songwriter, singer Roy Drusky dies at 74
From The Tennesseean (Nashville)
Country music performer Roy Drusky, whose smooth baritone was part of the Grand Ole Opry for 46 years, died yesterday at the Highland Manor Nursing Home in Portland, Tenn.
He was 74 years old and had battled emphysema for many years.
During his 50-year musical career, Mr. Drusky recorded more than 50 albums, scored at least 10 No. 1 hits and acted in three movies. He last performed on the Opry in June 2003.
Mr. Drusky appeared in the movies “White Lightning Express,” “Forty Acre Feud” and “Golden Guitar.”
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Country music performer Roy Drusky, whose smooth baritone was part of the Grand Ole Opry for 46 years, died yesterday at the Highland Manor Nursing Home in Portland, Tenn.
He was 74 years old and had battled emphysema for many years.
During his 50-year musical career, Mr. Drusky recorded more than 50 albums, scored at least 10 No. 1 hits and acted in three movies. He last performed on the Opry in June 2003.
Mr. Drusky appeared in the movies “White Lightning Express,” “Forty Acre Feud” and “Golden Guitar.”
Read more...
The Tennesseean
Gallatin News-Examiner
ABC News - Reuters
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