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Jimmy Dickens (1920–2015) was a cornerstone of modern country music and a beloved entertainer known for his humorous novelty songs and showmanship. He joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1948 and became its elder statesman, a role he held with warmth and wit until his passing in 2015. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983, Dickens helped shape the visual and musical language of country stages by introducing rhinestone outfits to performances, creating a lasting tradition in country aesthetics. His signature hit, "May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" (1965), topped the US Country charts and crossed into the pop Top 20, cementing his place in pop culture. Here you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and a look at his enduring legacy, along with information for fans seeking tributes and memorials tied to his memory.

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Note: There are no 2025 tour dates for Jimmy Dickens as of his passing in 2015, but his legacy continues through tributes, memorials, and archival performances. If you’re looking to celebrate his influence, explore local events honoring classic country and visit the Grand Ole Opry or Country Music Hall of Fame to learn more about his impact. For fans seeking authentic country history and performance style, Jimmy Dickens remains a pivotal figure in American music.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Jimmy Dickens

  • Joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1948 and became its elder statesman until his death in 2015.
  • Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983.
  • Renowned for humorous novelty songs and for introducing rhinestone outfits to country performances.
  • Biggest hit: May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose (1965) reached US Country No. 1 and US Pop No. 15.

The records

Jimmy Dickens Discography

  • Historic Edition
    1983 · Columbia
  • Hymns of the Hour
    1976 · Quantum
  • Greatest Hits
    1969 · Decca
  • Little Jimmy Dickens' Greatest Hits
    1966 · Columbia
  • Raisin' the Dickens
    1957 · Columbia
  • Jimmy Dickens Comes Callin'
    1969 · Decca
  • Little Jimmy Dickens Sings
    1968 · Decca
  • Big Man in Country Music
    1968 · Columbia
  • May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
    1965 · Columbia
  • Handle with Care
    1965 · Columbia
  • Little Jimmy Dickens Sings Out Behind the Barn
    1962 · Columbia
  • Big Songs by Little Jimmy Dickens
    1960 · Columbia
  • Old Country Church
    1954 · Columbia

The hits

Top Jimmy Dickens Songs

  • How to Catch an African Skeeter Alive
    1968 · US Country 69
  • When You're Seventeen
    1968 · US Country 55
  • Country Music Lover
    1967 · US Country 23
  • Jenny Needs a G-String (For Her Old Guitar)
    1967
  • When the Ship Hit the Sand
    1966 · US Country 27; US 103
  • Who Licked the Red Off Your Candy
    1966 · US Country 41
  • He Stands Real Tall
    1965 · US Country 21
  • May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
    1965 · US Country 1; US 15
  • Another Bridge to Burn
    1963 · US Country 28
  • The Violet and a Rose
    1962 · US Country 10
  • Out Behind the Barn
    1954 · US Country 9
  • Hillbilly Fever
    1950 · US Country 3

Note: There are no 2025 tour dates for Jimmy Dickens as of his passing in 2015, but his legacy continues through tributes, memorials, and archival performances. If you’re looking to celebrate his influence, explore local events honoring classic country and visit the Grand Ole Opry or Country Music Hall of Fame to learn more about his impact. For fans seeking authentic country history and performance style, Jimmy Dickens remains a pivotal figure in American music.

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