James "Jim" Rae Denny

b. 28 February 1911, Silver Point, TN
d. 27 August 1963
Wives: 1st Margaret Clement; 2nd Dollie Dearman
Father: Festus Evert Denny (1884-1929)
Mother: Martha A. Wallace
Buried: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Davidson Co., Nashville, TN
See Chapter 5 and Story of James Rae Denny

Country Music Hall of Fame
Elected 1966

Jim Denny was a vital person behind the scenes in country music for many years. Being a leader in the publishing, management and broadcasting fields, he served to promote, protect and encourage some of the most important artists in the industry. His contribution to country music is widely recognized and his untimely death was a tragic loss to all.