little jimmy dickens

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.

You've heard the word Bocephus in song and may have wondered what or who it means? Hank Williams Jr. is Bocephus!  But, how'd he get the nickname?

Little Jimmy Dickens has returned to the Grand Ole Opry. The 92-year-old was absent from most Opry performances in 2013, announcing in June that he needed three weeks to recover from radiation treatments to his vocal chords. Recently, he stood in the circle once again.

Little Jimmy Dickens will begin radiation treatments on his vocal chords this week (July 10). Before the big day, he received a pile of fan letters that may be taller than he is.

As of this writing, four Country Music legends are going through some tough health battles. We'd like to take a moment to update the fans on Little Jimmy Dickens, Glen Campbell, Ray Price, and Randy Travis.

At 92, Little Jimmy Dickens is the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. While the legendary rhinestone suit star is preparing to undergo radiation treatments for a pre-cancerous condition on his vocal chords, we take a moment to honor some of his best recordings...

Is Little Jimmy Dickens Still Alive?

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Do you think any of today's Country Music stars will still be singing and performing at 90?