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A founding member of the Grand Ole Opry and the program’s first Black star, DeFord Bailey (1899-1982) was among the Opry’s most popular early performers. Known as the “Harmonica Wizard” for his virtuosity on the instrument, he was also a singer, guitarist, banjoist and composer. For decades following his departure from the Opry, Bailey’s story was shrouded in mystery. This meticulously researched biography, long out of print, tells the story of a pioneering Black star in early country music in rich and fascinating detail. The book’s original publication in 1991 helped pave the way ...

The legacy of DeFord Bailey, one of country music's pioneers, will live on forever in Nashville, Tennessee.

DeFord Bailey Avenue was unveiled at a ceremony in Nashville on Saturday, following an effort by the late musician's family to share his story.

The groundbreaking Grand Ole Opry star and Nashville resident now honored via renaming of 14th Avenue S and Horton Avenue in Music City

A Defiance, Ohio, man was seriously injured this morning when he was struck by a semi on U.S. 24 in Defiance. the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.