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, in 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.
instruments played
Guitar
Also Known As
Little Jimmy Dickens Tater
Associated Acts
Buddy Emmons, Kenneth Carllile, Hank Garland, Red Foley, Minnie Pearl, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard
Birth Name
James Cecil Dickens
Genres
Country
Labels
Columbia Records, Decca Records, United Artists Records
Occupations
Country singer
Years Active
1936 2014
Name
'Little' Jimmy Dickens
Nationality
United States of America