George D. Hay

George Dewey Hay
Born
George Dewey Hay

(1895-11-09)November 9, 1895
DiedMay 8, 1968(1968-05-08) (aged 72)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Solemn Old Judge
Occupation(s)Radio Personality/announcer/newspaper reporter and writer
Known forGrand Ole Opry founder and member

George Dewey Hay (November 9, 1895 May 8, 1968) was an American radio announcer and journalist. He was the founder of the original radio series Grand Ole Opry on WSM-AM in Nashville, Tennessee, from which the country music stage show of the same name developed.