- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGeorge Dewey Hay
- Nickname
- The Solemn Old Judge
- George D. Hay was born on November 9, 1895 in Attica, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Hoosier Holiday (1943) and Grand Ole Opry (1940). He died on May 8, 1968 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
- Founded the radio show "Barndance" for WSM in 1925 (which later became the "Grand Ole Opry" in 1927).
- Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966.
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