Little Jimmy Dickens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Little Jimmy Dickens

American musician

Date of Birth: 19-Dec-1920

Place of Birth: Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jan-2015

Profession: singer, musician, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

James Cecil Dickens (December 19, 1920 – January 2, 2015), better known by his stage name, Little Jimmy Dickens, was an American country music singer and songwriter famous for his humorous novelty songs, his small size (4'11" [150 cm]), and his rhinestone-studded outfits (which he is given credit for introducing into country music live performances).
He started as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1948 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983.
Before his death he was the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry.