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Follow on Google News | “Father of Country Music” Jimmie Rodgers’ Time in Western North Carolina to Be RecognizedMusic legend Jimmie Rodgers to receive a state historical marker and birthday celebration on September 8th, 2013.
By: WNCmusic.Org Jimmie Rodgers typifies the struggle that many musicians still experience in Western North Carolina and across the country. Unable to find work on the railroad, he took a variety of odd jobs to support his family and make ends meet. The charismatic Rodgers also booked music gigs wherever he could find them, talking his way into a radio debut on newly started WWNC, and joining up with the Tenneva Ramblers, later named the Jimmie Rodgers Entertainers. It was in Asheville that he heard about a Victor Records scout named Ralph Peer, which ultimately led him to pursue his dream by recording for Victor in Bristol. Jimmie’ It is WNCmusic.Org’s motto that “Masters Deserve Recognition” and to this end, it is our pleasure that the State of North Carolina is acknowledging Jimmie Rodgers’ WNCmusic.Org is a local organization devoted to unifying, advocating for, and promoting the Western North Carolina music industry across all genres. It is our mission to recognize and support the many talented musicians in our community. Jimmie Rodgers Day is an opportunity to highlight the legacy of the hard working musicians in Western North Carolina, what they add to the culture, and the role they play in the economy. Proceeds from the event will go to further WNCmusic.Org’s mission to provide support for Western North Carolina’ WNCmusic.Org’s founder Dallas Taylor can be contacted at info@WNCmusic.Org. For more information on WNCmusic.Org, visit us at http://www.WNCmusic.Org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ End
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