![]() Jimmy C. Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Image by David Simpson (cajunzydecophotos), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Newman Jimmy CJimmy 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. (Source: Wikipedia)
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