Ralph D. Foster
Ralph D. Foster | |
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Foster c. 1956 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ralph David Foster |
| Born | April 25, 1893 |
| Origin | St. Joseph, Missouri, US |
| Died | August 11, 1984 (aged 91) |
| Genres | country music |
| Occupation(s) | radio station owner radio and TV program creator-producer |
| Website | Ralph Foster biography |
Ralph David Foster (April 25, 1893 – August 11, 1984) was an American broadcasting executive and philanthropist who created the framework for Springfield, Missouri, to challenge Nashville, Tennessee, as the nation's country music capital during the 1950s. His KWTO was a stepping-stone for many top country artists; and with his music businesses, led to creation of Ozark Jubilee, the first U.S. network television program to feature country's top stars.