Newman Jimmy C
Jimmy C. Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
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Newman Jimmy C

Jimmy C. Newman (1927–2014) was an influential American country music and Cajun singer-songwriter, known for his long-standing association with the Grand Ole Opry. Born in Mamou, Louisiana, he gained fame in the 1950s with hits like "A Fallen Star" and "Cry, Cry, Darling," blending traditional Cajun music with country styles. Newman received multiple accolades throughout his career, including inductions into various music halls of fame, and continued performing until shortly before his death from cancer in 2014. His contributions have significantly shaped the Cajun music genre and its acceptance in mainstream country music.

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GENRES: Country & Western, Male Vocalist

Albums

Singles

Cry Cry Darling / You Didn't Have To Go
Cry Cry Darling / You Didn't Have To Go (1954)
Blue Darlin' / Let Me Stay In Your Arms
Blue Darlin' / Let Me Stay In Your Arms (1955)
Crying For A Pastime / Daydreamin'
Crying For A Pastime / Daydreamin' (1955)
God Was So Good / I Thought I'd Never Fall In Love
God Was So Good / I Thought I'd Never Fall In Love (1955)
Come Back To Me / I Wanna Tell All The World
Come Back To Me / I Wanna Tell All The World (1956)
Honky Tonk Tears / Let The Whole World Talk
Honky Tonk Tears / Let The Whole World Talk (1956)
Let's All Stay Together / Seasons Of The Heart
Let's All Stay Together / Seasons Of The Heart (1956)
A Fallen Star / I Can't Go On This Way
A Fallen Star / I Can't Go On This Way (1957)
Cry Cry Darling / You're The Idol Of My Dreams
Cry Cry Darling / You're The Idol Of My Dreams (1957)
Need Me / A Sweet Kind Of Love
Need Me / A Sweet Kind Of Love (1957)
With Tears In My Eyes / Step Aside Shallow Water
With Tears In My Eyes / Step Aside Shallow Water (1958)
You're Makin' A Fool Out Of Me / Outside Your Door
You're Makin' A Fool Out Of Me / Outside Your Door (1958)
Grin And Bear It / The Ballad Of Baby Doe
Grin And Bear It / The Ballad Of Baby Doe (1959)
Lonely Girl / I'd Be Fool Enough
Lonely Girl / I'd Be Fool Enough (1959)
Walkin' Down The Road / Angels Cryin'
Walkin' Down The Road / Angels Cryin' (1959)
I Miss You Already / The End Of The Line
I Miss You Already / The End Of The Line (1960)
Now That You're Gone / Wanting You With Me Tonight
Now That You're Gone / Wanting You With Me Tonight (1960)
What About Me / A Lovely Work Of Art
What About Me / A Lovely Work Of Art (1960)