All aboard the legendary ‘Wabash Cannonball’ with Roy Acuff , a classic train song that’s been rolling through country music history for generations!" | Classic Country Nation

On the first night at the brand-new Opry House: "They projected a film, of Roy Acuff singing “The Wabash Cannonball” from back in the 40s and they’re showing this on the screen in the new Opry House. And all of a sudden, that screen begins to lift and there’s Roy Acuff singing the same song. It never missed a beat. It was from the old film in the 40s to here’s Roy Acuff now in his 70s still singing “The Wabash Cannonball.” I stood there and cried." - Bill Anderson on Ken Burns: Country Music PBS

"Wabash Cannonball" was a hit for the King of Country Music himself, Roy Acuff. Jean Shepard also cut the song on the album 'Live at Good Time Country' back in 1975. Here's a sample of Shepard singing, "Wabash Cannonball" on Country's Family Reunion: 1. To see the FULL EPISODE, go to https://countryroadtv.us/CFR1E1. While you're there, be sure to sign up for a FREE TRIAL of Country Road TV! | Country Road TV