Jimmy Dickens

Country Singer

Birthday December 19, 1920

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Bolt, WV

DEATH DATE Jan 2, 2015 (94)

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About

Country music singer, perhaps better known as Little Jimmy Dickens, he received attention for his small stature and hit single, "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose."

Before Fame

He studied at West Virginia University before leaving to pursue a career in music. He released his first album, Old Country Church, in 1954.

Trivia

He became co-founder of the group the Country Boys while on tour with the Grand Ole Opry.

Family Life

In 1971, he married Mona Dickens.

Associated With

Musician Hank Williams Sr. nicknamed him Tater.