Jimmie Rodgers
Singer
Notable Achievement
Father of Country Music
Biography
James Charles Rodgers was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler". He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists, and he has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
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Birthday Date
Jimmie Rodgers was born on September 9