Uncle Dave Macon (October 7 1870 - March 22 1952), also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop", was an American farmer, banjo player, singer, songwriter and comedian. Born David Harrison Macon in Smartt Station, Tennessee, Macon farmed for many years, playing the banjo as a hobby. At age fifty, he joined a vaudeville touring company, putting on a comedy show and playing old-time music accompanying himself on banjo. Wikipedia
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Each year the town of Murfreesboro,Tennessee holds the Uncle Dave Macon Days Celebration which draws a large crowd of devoted fans. www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=20059
Father of actor/singer Dorris Macon. Macon was the first star of the "Grand Ole Opry". Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966. www.imdb.com/name/nm0534170/