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Today in History: Jimmie Rodgers, American singer, dies in NYC

5/26/2025

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On May 26, 1933, renowned American singer Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," passed away at the Taft Hotel in New York City. Celebrated for his unique yodeling and influential style, Rodgers left a lasting legacy in music, inspiring countless artists and earning induction into multiple halls of fame.

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On May 26, 1933, renowned American singer Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," passed away at the Taft Hotel in New York City. Celebrated for his unique yodeling and influential style, Rodgers left a lasting legacy in music, inspiring countless artists and earning induction into multiple halls of fame.