Wesley Rose

Wesley Rose (born February 11, 1918 – April 26, 1990) was an American music industry executive and record producer.

[1] The son of songwriter Fred Rose, he was born in Chicago and studied to become a chartered accountant.

He proved to be a capable businessman, expanding the business significantly and establishing Acuff-Rose affiliate offices around the world.

[1] In 1985, he and partner Roy Acuff sold the Acuff-Rose catalogues to the Gaylord Broadcasting Company.

In 1986, Rose joined his father as an inductee in the Country Music Hall of Fame.