Country Music Memories: Little Jimmy Dickens Makes His Opry Debut
On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
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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.
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?
Top 5 Little Jimmy Dickens Moments
Dickens stood just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, but the magnitude of his contribution to country music was positively giant.
Country Music Memories: Little Jimmy Dickens Joins the Opry
On Nov. 6, 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
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!
How Little Jimmy Dickens Welcomed Darius Rucker to Country Music
"That was the moment I belonged. That was the moment I was part of country music."
Bronze Statues of Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe 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.
First Time Stories: Little Jimmy Dickens
"Oh my, that would have been in 1949 ..."