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Country music evolved in the American South and Appalachia. Which radio station helped popularize country music nationwide in the 1920s?
Answer
WSM
WSM in Nashville, Tennessee, broadcast 'Grand Ole Opry' starting in 1925, which became the longest-running radio show and country music's flagship program.
💡 Did you know?
Grand Ole Opry got its name from the Ryman Auditorium, which was then home to opera performances—the 'Ole Opry' was a playful name.
Other options people guess
- KDKA
- WLS
- WBAP
Topics
- country music
- Grand Ole Opry
- WSM
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