Artist Bio:
Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," was an American singer-songwriter born on September 8, 1897, in Meridian, Mississippi. He rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s, becoming one of the first country music stars and a major influence on the genre. Rodgers is known for his unique singing style, characterized by a yodeling sound that set him apart from other artists of his time.
Rodgers' career was cut short when he passed away from tuberculosis at the young age of 35 on May 26, 1933. Despite his short life, he left a lasting impact on country music and popular music as a whole. Jimmie Rodgers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering figure in American music history.
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