Background
Pierce, Don Frederick was born on October 10, 1915 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Frederick and (Bergeron) Picht.
Pierce, Don Frederick was born on October 10, 1915 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Frederick and (Bergeron) Picht.
Bachelor, University Washington, Seattle, 1938.
Underwriter, United Pacific Insurance Company, Seattle, 1937-1942; captain, United States Army, 1943-1946; vice president, 4 Star Record Company, Pasadena, California, 1946-1952; president, Starday Record Company, Nashville, 1953-1970; president, Cages Bend Developers, Hendersonville, Tennessee, since 1970. Creator, selector Master Achievement Awards presented to outstanding country music artists by Reunion of Professional Entertainers.
Founder and chairman, Music City Pro-Celebrity Golf Tournament, Nashville, 1965-1967. Founder, board directors Country Music Association, Nashville.
Married Vadis Thelma Larrabee. L child, Victoria Turner.