Jimmie Rodgers

January 11, 2024
Country Singer

Quick Facts

Jimmie Rodgers
Full Name Jimmie Rodgers
Date Of Birth Sep 8, 1897(1897-09-08)
Age 127
Date Of Death 1933-05-26
Birthplace Meridian
Country United States
Birth City Mississippi
Horoscope Virgo

Jimmie Rodgers Biography

Birthday Sep 8
Birth Year 1897

Jimmie Rodgers is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on September 8, 1897 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Also known as the Father of Country Music, he was a professional country musician and yodeler. He released over fifty albums, many of which became standards for country music.

He had a profound influence on a number of future blues and country musicians and blues artists, including He influenced many future country and blues musicians, including Muddy Waters..

He had three brothers.

Jimmie Rodgers Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Country Singer
House Living in own house.

Jimmie Rodgers is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmie Rodgers 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began performing throughout across the State of Mississippi at the age of thirteen.

He was admitted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and The Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jimmie Rodgers Dating?

According to our records, Jimmie Rodgers married to Carrie Williamson , Stella Kelley. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmie Rodgers’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jimmie Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmie Rodgers celebrates birthday on September 8 of every year.

What disease did Jimmie Rodgers have?

In 1924 at age 27, Rodgers was diagnosed with tuberculosis. The disease temporarily ended his railroad career, but at the same time gave him the chance to get back into the entertainment industry.

What happened to Jimmie Rodgers the singer?

Rodgers died from kidney disease on January 18, 2021, at the age of 87. He had also tested positive for COVID-19 in the time before his death, according to his publicist.

What was Jimmie Rodgers most famous for?

James Charles Rodgers is widely known as “ The Father of Country Music.” From many diverse elements—the traditional folk music of his southern upbringing, early jazz, stage-show yodeling, the work chants of Black railroad section crews and, most importantly, African American blues—he forged a lasting musical style which …

Who is considered the Father of Country Music?

It is also the home of Jimmie Rodgers , described by many as “The Father of Country Music.” Rodgers had two other nicknames during his career, “The Singing Brakeman,” which referred to his work on trains, and “America’s Blue Yodeler,” which described one of his distinctive contributions to country music.

Who owns Jimmie Rodgers guitar?

After his death, Rodgers” widow loaned the 000-45 to Ernest Tubb , who played it for forty years. It was later donated to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum where it is kept in a safe behind glass.

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