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Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dies

USA TODAY · 2h

Johnny Rodriguez, Chicano country star who sang 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico,' dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Mexican American country music star whose folksy storytelling propelled him to fame in the 1970s, has died, according to reports. He was 73.

The New York Times · 2d

Johnny Rodriguez, Country Music Star, Dies at 73

The first popular Mexican American country artist, he was best known for the 1970s hits “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico.”

People on MSN · 4d

Hispanic Country Music Star Johnny Rodriguez Dies at 73: ‘Artistry Touched Millions Around the World'

Johnny Rodriguez's death was announced by his daughter, Aubry, in an Instagram post on Friday, May 9. The late singer had reportedly entered hospice care earlier in the week, 'Saving Country Music' reported.

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Country music pioneer ‘whose artistry touched millions’ dies at 73

A country music pioneer who racked up several chart-topping hits during the 1970s has died at the age of 73. Johnny Rodriguez ...

American Songwriter2h

George Strait Mourns Heartbreaking Death of Country Legend: “He Was an Inspiration to Me From the Beginning”

While Johnny Rodriguez passed away a few days ago, George Strait took a moment to share how the singer inspired his own career.

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