Monday, November 23, 2020

Archie Campbell recognized
Archie Campbell, singer, comedian and star of “Hee-Haw” passed away in 1987 at the age of 72. On Friday the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development honored Campbell by unveiling a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in his home town of Bulls Gap. It will help tell Campbell’s story as part of Tennessee’s rich musical history. “It warms our heart to see his legacy honored so that more people can find out about that,” says the hororee's grandson, Chase Campbell. “Our history is the history of all East Tennessee and we share that, so it’s a proud moment. This is a great way to honor the legacy of someone who gave his life to entertaining people, to inspiring people, and to making their lives a little better.” Archie Campbell was born in Bulls Gap in 1914. Mostly remembered for his roles on the long-running television series, “Hee Haw,” Campbell was a longtime comedian, singer, painter, television and radio host, and writer with a career that spanned five decades.


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