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Group of four country musicians.

1. WWVA Entertainers

IDNO:
004079
Title:
WWVA Entertainers
Description:
Group of four country musicians.
WPDX started in 1947. Roy Acuff is third from left.

2. Roy Acuff and other Musicians at WPDX Radio in Clarksburg, W. Va

IDNO:
027354
Title:
Roy Acuff and other Musicians at WPDX Radio in Clarksburg, W. Va
Description:
WPDX started in 1947. Roy Acuff is third from left.
James Cecil "Little Jimmy" Dickens was born and raised in Raleigh County, West Virginia. In the late 1930's he began performing on WJLS in Beckley while attending West Virginia University. Soon Dickens quit school and pursued his passion for a career in music. He subsequently became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and is credited with introducing live performances into the country music business.

3. Little Jimmy Dickens from Bolt, W. Va.

IDNO:
048467
Title:
Little Jimmy Dickens from Bolt, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
James Cecil "Little Jimmy" Dickens was born and raised in Raleigh County, West Virginia. In the late 1930's he began performing on WJLS in Beckley while attending West Virginia University. Soon Dickens quit school and pursued his passion for a career in music. He subsequently became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame and is credited with introducing live performances into the country music business.