The song refers to the Acuff-Rose music publishing company started by Roy Acuff and Nashville industry man/talent scout/songwriter Fred Rose. Fred Rose was wise enough to sign some unknown from Alabama named Hank Williams. Also, the Louvin Brothers (who had UT cover their "Atomic Power") was also published by Acuff-Rose. The song is probably more about the Louvins, and is likely why the song has such a prominent mandolin (which Ira Louvin played).
The song refers to the Acuff-Rose music publishing company started by Roy Acuff and Nashville industry man/talent scout/songwriter Fred Rose. Fred Rose was wise enough to sign some unknown from Alabama named Hank Williams. Also, the Louvin Brothers (who had UT cover their "Atomic Power") was also published by Acuff-Rose. The song is probably more about the Louvins, and is likely why the song has such a prominent mandolin (which Ira Louvin played).