Johnny Rodriguez ... While performing there, Rodriguez was noticed by the country singer and songwriter Tom T. Hall, who encouraged him to make a go for a country career in Nashville and later ...

By Livia Albeck-Ripka Johnny Rodriguez ... his four-decade career. His survivors include his wife, Debbie McNeely; his sisters, Antonia and Eloisa; and a daughter, Aubry Rodriguez.

Johnny Rodriguez ... together,” Aubry concluded. Rodriguez was one of the first Hispanic country music stars, finding success at the beginning of his career after moving to Nashville at 21 ...

“Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” was nominated for album of the year in 1973. More than a dozen of his albums and singles landed in the Top 10. He later said his career suffered after he began ...

“Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” was nominated for album of the year in 1973. More than a dozen of his albums and singles landed in the Top 10. Rodriguez later said his career suffered after he ...

Johnny Rodriguez, one of country music ... and friends during this time of grief.” Throughout his career, Rodriguez blazed the trail for Hispanic musicians in the country space.

“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez ... Shahan helped Rodriguez kick off his music career by booking him gigs at a ...

George Strait is mourning the loss of a pioneer in the world of Texas country music. On Monday (May 12), he shared a ...