little jimmy dickens

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.

If you've ever been to Nashville and you're a country music fan, chances are you've taken in a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. There is nothing quite like it.

Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame...I mean, this IS America, right? Country Music has always been famous for putting out little ditties, and I think my own personal favorite would have to be Country Music Hall of Fame member Little Jimmy Dickens' "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly …