Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Mexican American ... In a now-expired post to his Instagram stories, country star George Strait paid tribute to Rodriguez, writing: "He was an inspiration to ...

Born Juan Rodriguez in Sabinal, Texas, in 1951, Rodriguez was discovered at 18 by music promoter Happy Shahan after he was heard singing in a jail cell, where he was briefly held for a minor offense, ...

In 1973, Johnny Rodriguez was nominated for the CMA’s ... His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, released her debut single Pass Me By as a tribute to her father earlier this year.

The country music scene is mourning the loss of its beloved icon, Johnny Rodriguez, who has passed ... out their grief and sharing touching tributes in the comments. Article continues below ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died aged 73, with his family describing him as "irreplaceable". The singer was best known for his hit song Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico. Sharing a statement ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died aged 73, with his family paying tribute and describing him as "irreplaceable". The singer was best known for the hit song Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico.