The story of how Jimmie Rodgers came to record what would become a de facto blueprint for country music is a testament to the idea that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Even in 1927, standing out in ...
One hundred twelve years ago today, the artist who is credited with releasing the first-ever honky tonk song was born in Texas.
Gene Autry. side 1: Good Luck Old Pal ('Till We Meet Bye and Bye); side 2: When Jimmie Rodgers Said Good-Bye (Conqueror 8246). 78 rpm. Both tracks were recorded in 1933 and initially released on ...