Grant Turner
Jesse Granderson "Grant" Turner (May 17, 1912—October 19, 1991) was an American disc jockey and radio announcer. Born in Baird, Texas, he worked for regional newspapers and radio stations throughout Texas and Louisiana before relocating to Tennessee. In June 1944, he joined WSM Radio in Nashville, establishing a forty-seven-year tenure as the principal master of ceremonies and announcer for the Grand Ole Opry. He was inducted into the Country Disc Jockey Hall of Fame in 1975 and became the first announcer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 1981.
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- No. 30 August 2002