Jimmie Rodgers

Few things are certain in the history of country music, unless you’re talking about the early influence of Jimmie Rodgers.

80 years have passed since the death of 'The Father of Country Music', Meridian native son, Jimmie Rodgers. In recognition of this milestone, the Jimmie Rodgers Museum has released a unique CD recorded in the Jimmie Rodgers Museum featuring his favorite guitar, the '000-45 Martin'...

Over the weekend, I spent the day exploring Meridian, Mississippi with my father. He was born and raised there prior to Saturday, my interaction with his hometown was limited to passing through on I-20/59 going home from somewhere else. One of the first stops on our trip was a visit to the historic Dentzel Carousel which he rode for fifteen cents as a child...