Few things are certain in the history of country music, unless you’re talking about the early influence of Jimmie Rodgers. The Meridian, Miss., native’s sound, look and business plan undoubtedly set ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In the autumn of 1927, Victor Records and their talent ...
Modern day country music stars such as Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, George Strait and others have gotten away from the yodeling music of the 1920's that began in the South with Jimmie Rodgers (The ...
Jimmie Rodgers was one of the artists who helped popularize country music in the late 1920s. His blend of folk and blues inspired generations of artists. In fact, one could trace the influences of ...
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We the People: The Father of Country Music
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It’s hard to understand how someone could become an international sensation before cell phones and televisions, but Jimmie Rodgers did it. “He came at exactly the right time.
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