Jimmie Rodgers, the 'Father of Country Music,' is featured prominently in Ken Burns' 'Country Music' documentary.

Jimmie Rodgers, who had a run of crossover country and pop hits in the 1950s and 1960s, has died. He was 87 years old and died from kidney disease on Jan. 18, and had also been diagnosed with ...

While his career was brief, James Charles Rodgers (Jimmie) influenced decades of country music artists after him and was one of the genres first stars. Now known as "The Father of Country Music ...

By The Associated Press Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb ... singing and playing guitar that included elements of country, folk and pop, the Camas, Washington native recorded ...

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade ...

Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade later, has died at age 87.

Rodgers' unique music style landed him spots on Billboard's pop singles, hot country and western sides and hot rhythm and blues sides charts. He received his first songwriting credits as Jimmie F ...

Classic melodies, humorous lyrics, and rich storytelling, see how this country hit inspired legends and kept fans hooked for generations by multiple artists.

Few things are certain in the history of country music, unless you’re talking about the early influence of Jimmie Rodgers. The Meridian, Miss., native’s sound, look and business plan ...

Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb ... With a style of singing and playing guitar that included elements of country, folk and pop, the Camas, Washington native recorded ...

Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade later, has died at age 87.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Jimmie Rodgers, singer of the 1957 hits “Honeycomb” and “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” whose career in music and movies was disrupted by a severe head injury a decade ...