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Hearts are heavy in Nashville with the news of Little Jimmy Dickens‘ passing on Friday (Jan. 2). The Grand Ole Opry star died at a Nashville-area hospital at age 94 and left behind a world of fans and friends who came to know and love the country singer like family. Brad Paisley was one of… Read more »

Funeral details have been announced for Little Jimmy Dickens, Grand Ole Opry star and Country Music Hall of Fame member, who passed away on Jan. 2. Continue reading…

Country music has some great love songs in its repertoire, but even more romantic than tracks like ‘Through the Years,’ ‘You’re Still the One’ or ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ are the real-life love stories of country stars. Continue reading…

(Straight From Nashville is a weekly column written by CMT.com managing editor Calvin Gilbert.) Little Jimmy Dickens’ death is a loss to his many fans, the Grand Ole Opry and country music in general, but I feel especially sad for those who never had the opportunity to watch him perform in person. I’ve got a… Read more »

Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens passed away this afternoon at a Nashville area hospital at the age of 94. Jimmy died of cardiac arrest after suffering a stroke on Christmas Day. He is survived by his wife Mona Dickens, married since 1971, and two daughters, Pamela Detert and Lisa King. Jimmy was the longest running member of the …