Jimmy C. Newman

Jimmy C. Newman
Jimmy C. Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Background information
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

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".

Newman died of cancer in Nashville on June 21, 2014, aged 86.^[3]

References

1. "CMT.com Jimmy C. Newman". Retrieved 2009-10-22.
2. "Jimmy C. Newman". Rovi. 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
3. Jimmy C. Newman's obituary