little jimmy dickens

On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

On March 7, 1986, Travis made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."

On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

Dickens may have been small in stature -- he was only 4 feet, 11 inches -- but his presence was larger than life.

Do you know the nicknames of your favorite country stars?

They were so close.

The Opry at the Ryman was the place to be on Saturday night (Dec. 17) when Brad Paisley helped unveil Madame Tussauds Nashville wax figure of Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens.

Brad Paisley made a surprise appearance on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (Jan. 2) to pay tribute to his friend and mentor, Little Jimmy Dickens, on the one-year anniversary of his death.

Eighteen guitars from Little Jimmy Dickens’ personal collection are for sale through a consignment at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. The instruments — many worn from years of use on stage — are priced between $1,500 and $20,000.

Charlie Worsham is adding his voice to a host of tributes to Little Jimmy Dickens in the wake of the iconic entertainer's death on Jan. 2. Worsham posted a heartfelt video covering the late singer's hit, 'Country Boy,' and sharing his favorite memory of Dickens.

Brad Paisley led some of the top stars of the Grand Ole Opry in an emotional farewell to Little Jimmy Dickens during his memorial service on Thursday (Jan. 8).

Carrie Underwood joined Vince Gill to sing his signature song 'Go Rest High on That Mountain' during a memorial service for Little Jimmy Dickens on Thursday.

As news of the death of Little Jimmy Dickens spread through Nashville on Friday (Jan. 2), the Grand Ole Opry took time to dedicate their weekly show to the iconic country entertainer and pay tribute to his legacy.

Country music Hall of Famer and a Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens passed away Friday afternoon at a Nashville area hospital. He was 94.

When Little Jimmy Dickens joined the Grand Ole Opry, Harry Truman was president and a gallon of gas went for 16 cents. The first picture in this photo gallery of the legend’s life was taken two years later, with his little girl Pamela — just able to walk — by his side.

The prayers may be working. Little Jimmy Dickens is making progress as he recovers from an undisclosed illness that required critical care in a Nashville area hospital last week.

The family of Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens are asking fans around the world for their prayers as the country music icon battles an undisclosed illness in a Nashville-area hospital.

The Grand Ole Opry, the longest running radio show in history, will celebrate its 88th birthday today!

Country Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens continues to recuperate from radiation treatment on his vocal chords.

Little Jimmy Dickens, one of the Grand Ole Opry's most recognizable stars since he became a member in 1948, will continue to miss shows as he undergoes radiation treatments on his vocal cords. A release from the Opry says the treatments are for a pre-cancerous condition.