Who beat out Frank Sinatra as the favorite singer of American servicemen in Europe in a poll taken during World War II? August 17, 2017 By Show answer Country singer Ray Acuff. During the war, correspondent Ernie Pyle wrote of a Japanese attack that was preceded by the battle cry: “Te hell with Roosevelt! To hell with Babe Ruth! Go hell Roy Acuff!” More Modern & Pop Music QuestionsMore Music Questions