75 Years Ago: Little Jimmy Dickens Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Top 5 Little Jimmy Dickens Songs
The country singer and songwriter was as famous for his novelty songs and his fashion sense as he was for his stature (he stood 4'11" tall, hence his stage name).
They Call Them … What?! 16 of the Best Country Star Nicknames
Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?
LOOK: Remembering Little Jimmy Dickens’ Life and Legacy
Dickens may have been small in stature -- he was only 4 feet, 11 inches -- but his presence was larger than life.
72 Years Ago: Little Jimmy Dickens Becomes a Member of the Grand Ole Opry
On Nov. 6, 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
75 Years Ago: Little Jimmy Dickens Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
How Little Jimmy Dickens Welcomed Darius Rucker Into the Country Music Family
"That was the moment I belonged. That was the moment I was part of country music."
Wax on, Wax Off: See Photos of Country Stars’ Wax Figures
Many celebrities and public figures have been immortalized in wax by the famous Madame Tussauds -- including a number of country stars!
Statues Unveiled at Ryman
On June 7, Brad Paisley and Ricky Skaggs unveiled life-sized bronze statues of Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.