Little Jimmy Dickens
LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
1920-2015
Little Jimmy Dickens first debuted on the Ryman stage in
1948 and went on to become one of the longest tenured and most
beloved members of the Grand Ole Opry. His rhinestone-studded
outfits, wild novelty hits, and infectious country humor captured
the hearts of millions. A member of the Opry for 49 years
(1948-1957 & 1975-2015), Dickens was one of the Opry's
greatest ambassadors and a mentor for new generations of
performers. His deep reverence for the Opry was best stated by
the man himself: "The circle can't be broken."
Statue by Ben Watts
Submitted by John Bradley JEB