<p>Celebrating the life and music of the great Jimmie Rodgers on the anniversary of his death, May 26, 1933.  Though only 35 when he succumbed to tuberculosis, Jimmie Rodgers was the original country music superstar recording over 100 sides for Victor Records. </p>

Celebrating the life and music of the great Jimmie Rodgers on the anniversary of his death, May 26, 1933. Though only 35 when he succumbed to tuberculosis, Jimmie Rodgers was the original country music superstar recording over 100 sides for Victor Records.

Born in the Mountain 5-26-21

Join Ivy Sheppard for an exploration into America's recorded musical history each week as she features hillbilly, bluegrass, gospel, country blues, and jazz as found on 78rpm records and field recordings.  Come on by and set a spell, and we'll play records on both sides.

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Join Ivy Sheppard for an exploration into America's recorded musical history each week as she features hillbilly, bluegrass, gospel, country blues, and jazz as found on 78rpm records and field recordings. Come on by and set a spell, and we'll play records on both sides.

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Born in the Mountain 5-26-21

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