Roy Acuff - King Of Country Music: The 45s 1957-1962

Roy Acuff is a legendary country music artist alongside other early legends Jimmy Rodgers and The Carter Family. Acuff joined Hickory Records, the label he co-owned, in 1957 and this is the first time his releases for the label between 1957 and 1962 have been compiled in such a comprehensive way. Includes country music classics like 'The Wreck On The Highway', 'The Great Speckled Bird', 'Wabash Cannonball' and 'Fireball Mail'. 26 tracks covering every Hickory label 7" single released by the artist between 1957 and 1962. The accompanying booklet contains the recording dates, the original catalogue numbers, all writers' credits and a detailed history of Acuff's life and career, together with scans of adverts and record labels. A package sure to be well received by fans of country music from the 1950s and 1960s, the original glory days of the genre.