June 17, 1910 -- Red Foley is born in Blue Lick, Kentucky. His 1950 hit "Chattanoogie Shoeshine Boy" spent 13 weeks at #1 on the Country Chart. | GatorRock

Clyde Julian "Red" Foley made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II. For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. [Wikipedia] He also was the host of TV's Ozark Jubilee Born: June 17, 1910, Blue Lick, KY Died: September 19, 1968, Fort Wayne, IN | GatorRock

Today we are celebrating the birth of Clyde Julian "Red" Foley, born June 17, 1910. Red Foley's legacy is multifaceted – he was a talented singer, a pioneering television host, and a mentor to many artists. His impact on the genre continues to inspire new generations of country music fans and artists alike. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Foley enjoyed immense success, scoring hits like "Old Shep," "Smoke on the Water," and "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy," which topped the Billboard charts for mon

Red Foley born this day. June 17,1910, died September 19,1968. For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records. He also composed the song Old Shep recorded by Elvis Presley. See a shirt once owned by Red Foley in the Music Memories Museum Swainsboro Georgia www.musicmemoriesmuseum.com | Music Memories Museum Swainsboro Georgia