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    • Nov 30, 1889
    Vito Pellettieri is born in Nashville. Beginning in 1934, he assists George D. Hay in organizing the Grand Ole Opry in his longtime role as stage manager. Pellettieri also co-writes Roy Acuff's 1948 hit "Unloved And Unclaimed"
    Apr 26, 1948
    Columbia releases Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys' "Unloved And Unclaimed," co-written by Acuff and Grand Ole Opry stage manager Vito Pellettieri
    Apr 2, 1977
    Grand Ole Opry manager Vito Pellettieri runs a show for the last time in his life, after more than 40 years in the role
    Apr 14, 1977
    Vito Pellettieri dies in Nashville after suffering a stroke. A longtime stage manager of the Grand Ole Opry, he helped George D. Hay develop the radio show's format after his appointment in 1934. During his tenure, Pellettieri also co-wrote Roy Acuff's hit "Unloved And Unclaimed"
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