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The Grand Ole Opry Goes Live on the Radio

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This chapter recounts George D. Hay's transformative experience at a hoedown in 1919 Arkansas, reigniting his passion for American folk music. Inspired by this lively event, he shifts from journalism to radio, paving the way for the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville's rise as the heart of country music.

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