Little Jimmy Dickens

When Little Jimmy Dickens joined the Grand Ole Opry, Harry Truman was president and a gallon of gas went for 16 cents. The first picture in this photo gallery of the legend’s life was taken two years later, with his little girl Pamela — just able to walk — by his side.

Country music has lost one of its elder statesmen. Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens has passed away at the age of 94.

Little Jimmy Dickens, one of the Grand Ole Opry's most recognizable stars since he became a member in 1948, will continue to miss shows as he undergoes radiation treatments on his vocal cords. A release from the Opry says the treatments are for a pre-cancerous condition.

Love this!  Owensboro native Natasha Neely recently had the chance to help The Grand Ole Opry wish Brad Paisley a happy 40th birthday.  They needed a Marilyn Monroe look-a-like to deliver a very special, breathy birthday song to Brad.  And Natasha delivered.  But, as the Opry proved, looks can be VERY deceiving.  WATCH THIS!

Ok, so Chad and I went to the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night. The show, Play On Nashville!, was awesome!! But, with Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Little Jimmy Dickens and my boyfriend Luke Bryan...how could it not be...