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Date of Birth
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08-September-1897
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Place of Birth
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Meridian
(Lauderdale County, Mississippi)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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The Singing Brakeman, Jimmie Rogers, Rodgers, Jimmie
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Profession
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Singer, Musician, Singer-songwriter
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James Charles "Jimmie" Rodgers was an American country singer in the early 20th century, known most widely for his rhythmic yodeling. Among the first country music superstars and pioneers, Rodgers was also known as "The Singing Brakeman", "The Blue Yodeler", and "The Father of Country Music".
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