Radio Announcer. He was one of the most beloved voices in Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. He began his career in radio in McComb, Mississippi and from there to New Orleans, Little Rock, and Shreveport before coming to Nashville. He spent 1954 to 1964, on WSM radio as host of "Opry Star Spotlight" and as announcer for the Grand Ole Opry. He also made recordings for RCA, Mercury and Dot Records. In the 1970s, he ran for Congress but was defeated by a young Albert Gore, Jr. With Gore's support and endorsement, he ran for and won a place in the Tennessee State Senate in 1978 where he served until 1982. Following his political career, he worked with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and continued voice over work until his death in 1998.
Radio Announcer. He was one of the most beloved voices in Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. He began his career in radio in McComb, Mississippi and from there to New Orleans, Little Rock, and Shreveport before coming to Nashville. He spent 1954 to 1964, on WSM radio as host of "Opry Star Spotlight" and as announcer for the Grand Ole Opry. He also made recordings for RCA, Mercury and Dot Records. In the 1970s, he ran for Congress but was defeated by a young Albert Gore, Jr. With Gore's support and endorsement, he ran for and won a place in the Tennessee State Senate in 1978 where he served until 1982. Following his political career, he worked with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and continued voice over work until his death in 1998.
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