Artist Bio:
Jimmy Dean was an American country music singer, television host, and actor. Born on August 10, 1928, in Texas, Dean began his music career in the 1950s and achieved his first major hit with the song "Big Bad John" in 1961, which won him a Grammy Award. He continued to release successful country hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
In addition to his music career, Jimmy Dean also found success as a television personality, hosting his own variety show, "The Jimmy Dean Show," in the late 1960s. He also acted in several films, including "Diamonds Are Forever" in 1971. Dean was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. He passed away on June 13, 2010, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the country music industry.
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