Clyde Julian Foley (June 17| 1910 – September 19| 1968)| known professionally as Red Foley| was an American singer| musician| and radio and TV personality who 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. His 1951 hit| \"Peace in the Valley\"| was among the first million-selling gospel records. A Grand Ole Opry veteran until his death| Foley also hosted the first popular country music series on network television| Ozark Jubilee| from 1955 to 1960.
He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame| which called him \"one of the most versatile and moving performers of all time\" and \"a giant influence during the formative years of contemporary Country music.\"
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