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Jimmy C. Newman
American singer (1927-2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014), better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun),[1][2] was an American singer and a long time star of the Grand Ole Opry. He was known for his songs "Cry Cry Darling" and "A Fallen Star".
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Birth name | Jimmy Yves Newman |
Born | (1927-08-29)August 29, 1927 Mamou, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | June 21, 2014(2014-06-21) (aged 86) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Country, Cajun |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Acoustic guitar |
Years active | 1954–2014 |
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Newman died of cancer in Nashville on June 21, 2014, aged 86.[3]