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Born on June 17, 1910 in Kentucky, United States, Red Foley was a singer-songwriter, musician and singer. Red Foley died on September 19, 1968 at the age of 58. Education on record includes Georgetown College. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Red Foley is one of those foundational figures modern listeners overlook, and that's a shame. Selling over 25 million records and shepherding country music through its postwar boom is no small feat, but what moves me most is 'Peace in the Valley,' among the first gospel singles to reach a million copies. There's something deeply human about a Kentucky voice that could comfort a whole nation through the radio. I admire artists who shape an entire genre quietly, and Foley clearly earned his star on the Walk of Fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Red Foley
- Name (Japanese)
- レッド・フォーリー
- Reading
- れっど・ふぉーりー
- Born
- June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / musician / singer / radio personality / songwriter
2. Background
- University
- Georgetown College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red%20Foley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2135973
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Foley born?
Born June 17, 1910.
When did Red Foley die?
Died September 19, 1968, aged 58.
Where was Red Foley from?
Red Foley was from Kentucky, United States.
What did Red Foley do?
Red Foley worked as singer-songwriter, musician, singer, radio personality, songwriter.
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