Some of Roy's early Columbia recordings are out here in the States, but this Bear Family set's the only place in the world you'll find his '50s recordings for Capitol, Decca and MGM. 57 tracks with a... more

As the first performer to merge string bands and solo vocalists into the singer-and-band style we take for granted today, Roy Acuff made musical waves that are still being felt. He could sing and... more

The King of Country Music and co-founder of the first major Nashville-based country music publishing company (which signed Hank Williams, The Everly Brothers and others) shines on the hits Great... more

As you cross these ARC and Columbia sides (1936–51), you'll hear songs that became not just Acuff favorites, but country standards: Wabash Cannonball; Lonesome Old River Blues; Steel Guitar Blues;... more