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CIRCA 1930: The father of country music Jimmie Rodgers poses for a portrait as the Singing Brakeman circa 1930 . (Photo by BMI/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyImages)
CIRCA 1931: Country music pioneer Jimmie Rodgers poses for a portrait circa 1931. (Photo by Donaldson Collection/Getty Images)
Jimmie Rodgers once recorded with Louis Armstrong
Studio portrait of pop celebrity musician and singer Jimmie F. Rodgers (Photo by Michael Levin/Corbis via Getty Images)
UNITED STATES – JANUARY 28: COCONUT GROVE Photo of Jimmie RODGERS, Jimmie Rodgers performing on stage (Photo by Jim McCrary/Redferns)
CIRCA 1930: Country singer Jimmie Rodgers poses for a portait with an acoustic guitar in circa 1930. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Singer Jimmie Rodgers is shown performing on stage during a "live" concert appearance on April 21, 2012. (Photo by John Atashian/Getty Images)
Jimmie Rodgers poses for a portait with an acoustic guitar in circa 1930.
Jimmie Rodgers poses for a portait with an acoustic guitar in circa 1930.
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