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Roy Clark is one of the great entertainers of our time! The reason he Roy hosted the popular TV show, HEE HAW, for 25 years. He has wins so many awards and packs so many concert halls is clear…he been seen on many other shows too. In the mid-60’s he was a regular is a rare talent. Whether he is playing the guitar, banjo, guest on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and went on to become the fiddle, mandolin, or any other stringed instrument…the first country music artist to guest host “The Tonight audience is right there with him…sharing an unforget- Show” for Johnny Carson. He has appeared on many table experience! His musical ability combined TV shows too numerous to mention and hosted with his quick wit, adoring smile, and genuine many TV specials, including “Country Music, love for people is the recipe for one of USA”, “Flying Down To Provo”, “Country American music’s best entertainers. Goes To Switzerland”, “The Disney Anniversary Special”, “The Academy Of This year is as chock full as ever for Roy. Country Music Awards”, three specials for Although he plays many dates at his own the BBC in England, and many others. ROY CLARK CELEBRITY THEATRE in Branson, MO., he still tours from coast Roy’s achievements are breathtaking. to coast. He is a favorite at conventions, He was the 1st National Ambassador state fairs, and concert halls. His fans for UNICEF, among many other are a blend of men, women, United honors. Roy received the “Entertainer States Presidents, blue-collar workers, of the Year” award from both the business executives, housewives, and Academy of Country Music and the kids of all ages. Their musical tastes Country Music Association; “Comedy range from hot country to cool jazz. Act of the Year” from the Academy of Country Music; “Country Music Star Roy Clark can bring them all to their of the Year” from the American Guild feet, whether it’s the Grand Palace in of Variety Artists; “Instrumentalist of Brussels or the Grand Ole Opry. His the Year” six times from the Music City music defies all boundaries and cate- News Awards; “Picker of the Year” in gories. One thing is certain…it touches Playboy Magazine readers’ poll, “Best the heart of the audience. Roy cares about Country Guitarist” from Guitar magazine; his artistry…his God-given talent…and …the list goes on and on. truly loves sharing that with the listener. At every performance he gives 100% and that is Roy Clark’s Grammy-winning virtuosity is why they come back again and again. showcased in his concerts but his generosity goes unheralded. It is impossible to measure “We’ve never had a better reaction than when ROY all that he gives. The annual ROY CLARK CLARK was here. All six shows were STANDING CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT alone has raised ROOM ONLY.” millions of dollars for the Children’s Medical Center in Tulsa Abe Ford, Promoter - Topsfield, Massachusetts and St. Judes Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Throughout his illustrious career, Roy has performed around the Through the years, Roy has recorded a string of hits, including, world. Believing that music can bridge continents, he has taken his “Honeymoon Feeling”, “The Tips of My Fingers”, “Thank God and message of goodwill to many countries. In 1976 he led his own show Greyhound You’re Gone”, “Come Live With Me” …but perhaps he is to Russia. That record-breaking tour sold out 18 concerts in Moscow, best associated with the stirring, “Yesterday When I Was Young” and St. Petersberg, and Riga. In a stunning review in “Pravda” the his own 12-string guitar version of “Malaguena”. Russian newspaper concluded it’s review with: “The American guys and girls sing here of their striving for peace, happiness, and love. How can one define such a genuine person and tapestry of talent? We And this is the best confirmation that people of goodwill always let an expert do it: understand one another.” Roy was invited back to the Soviet Union “Roy Clark is the Consummate Entertainer.” in 1988 where he again performed to sellout crowds. That Bob Hope “Friendship Tour” was captured on tape and airs frequently on TNN.

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