Awards & Winners

DeFord Bailey

Date of Birth 14-December-1899
Place of Birth Smith County
(Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area, United States of America)
Nationality United States of America
Also know as Bailey, DeFord
Profession Musician
DeFord Bailey was an American country music star from the 1920s until 1941. Bailey was both the first performer to be introduced as playing on the Grand Ole Opry and also the first African-American performer on the show. He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes.

Awards by DeFord Bailey

Check all the awards nominated and won by DeFord Bailey.

2006


Grammy Hall of Fame Award
Honored for : Pan American Blues / Dixie Flyer Blues