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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / musician / singer / radio personality / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Georgetown College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red%20Foley
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Foley born?
June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968.
Where is Red Foley from?
Red Foley is from Kentucky, United States.
What does Red Foley do?
Red Foley works as singer-songwriter, musician, singer, radio personality, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.