Waltzing Matilda

Artist Bio:
Jimmie Rodgers, born James Charles Rodgers in 1897 in Mississippi, was an influential American singer and songwriter known for his unique style that blended country, blues, and folk music. He is often referred to as the "Father of Country Music" and is credited with helping to popularize the genre in the early 20th century. Rodgers' career took off in the late 1920s with the release of his first recordings, including hits like "Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)" and "In the Jailhouse Now."

Rodgers' music was characterized by his distinctive yodeling vocals and his ability to tell stories through his songs. He was one of the first country musicians to achieve mainstream success, selling millions of records and earning a lasting legacy in the music industry. 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 status as a pioneering figure in American music history. He passed away in 1933 at the age of 35, but his contributions to country music continue to be celebrated and remembered to this day.