Jimmy C. Newman
Jimmy C. Newman | |
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 Jimmy C. Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jimmy Yves Newman |
| Born | August 29, 1927 Mamou, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2014 (aged 86) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, Cajun |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1954–2014 |
Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014), better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun),[1][2] was an American singer and a long time star of the Grand Ole Opry. He was known for his songs "Cry Cry Darling" and "A Fallen Star".
Newman died of cancer in Nashville on June 21, 2014, aged 86.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "CMT.com Jimmy C. Newman". Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ↑ "Jimmy C. Newman". Rovi. 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ Jimmy C. Newman's obituary
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