NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ralph Emery, who became known as the dean of country music broadcasters over more than a half-century in both radio and television, died Saturday, his family said. He was 88.

FILE - Tammy Genovese, second left, Country Music Association Chief Operating Officer, poses for a photo with Vince Gill, left, Ralph Emery and Mel Tillis, right, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in Nashville, ...