Though he stood only 4' 10" tall, "Little" Jimmy Dickens was truly a giant of country music. He has passed away from complications of a stroke suffered on Christmas Day at the age of 94. His last appearance at The Grand Ole Opry was on December 20th 2014, in celebration of his birthday.

He was a member of The Country Music Hall of Fame, with his only Billboard Number 1 Single coming in 1965 with "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose".

 

A smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Rest in Peace.

 

Sad news, RIP Jimmy