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Jimmy C. Newman

His Cajun-laced country music proved quite popular in the 1950s & '60s.
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Jimmy C. Newman

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Jimmy C. Newman

Bop A Hula
Jimmy C. Newman

The Gumbo Song

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Jimmy C. Newman - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 2010s

Born

August 27, 1927 in Big Mamou, LA

Died

June 21, 2014 in Nashville, TN

Genre

Country International Folk

Styles

Cajun North American Traditions Country-Pop String Bands Traditional Country Americana

Also Known As

Jimmy "C" Newman

Jimmy Yves Newman

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