Roy Acuff, acknowledged as the “King of Country Music,” and as the man who made Nashville, Tenn., the country music capital of America, now receives further acclaim. He’s being honored on a new U.S. postage stamp for release Sept. 13.

Besides being the first “superstar” performer in country music, Acuff also made the Nashville-based Grand Ole Opry the country institution of record. In addition, Acuff’s style, both as a musician and as a performer, influenced countless future artists, laying the groundwork for the prototypical country star, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

The new stamp features a black and white photo by John E. Hood that appeared in the March 15, 1949, issue of Collier’s magazine. The 37-cent stamp will be released at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Sept. 13. It will be available at post offices across the country starting Sept. 15.

Acuff died in November 1992, leaving behind a legacy not limited to his music alone. He had an enormous effect on shaping the role of country music and its performers in the 20th century — and every performer to this day.

First-day covers of the new Acuff stamp can be obtained by calling (800) STAMP-24.