Two of the most profound musical innovators in country and bluegrass music will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville with the installation of life-size statues of Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman, which is recognized as the Soul of Nashville, was …
Funeral arrangements have been set for Grand Ole Opry Star Little Jimmy Dickens, who passed away on January 2. Jimmy joined the Opry in 1948 and last performed on the Opry stage on Saturday, December 20, one day after his 94th birthday.
It is with a heavy heart to report that Country Music Icon and Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens passed away today, January 2, at the age of 94. Dickens passed of cardiac arrest after being hospitalized from a stroke on Christmas Day. Dickens is a highly respected member …