Grand Ole Opry member Brad Paisley made a surprise appearance on the Opry stage on Saturday night (January 2nd) in honor of one of his best friends, Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens. Jimmy passed away on January 2, 2015 at the age of 94.
Brad shared stories about the Opry legend, including a memory from the first time the two friends went fishing together. He ended the night with a medley of Jimmy’s favorites including “Country Boy,” “Out Behind The Barn,” “May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose”, and “Mountain Dew,” among others.
FAST FACTS
- Jimmy was the longest-running member of the Opry, joining in 1948.
- He last performed on the Opry on December 20, 2014, singing “Out Behind The Barn” and delivering his trademark comedy.
- Jimmy was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983.
