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DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (AP) – Renowned fiddler Johnny Gimble, who gained fame for his backup work with country stars from Merle Haggard to Carrie Underwood, has died. He was 89. His daughter, Cyndy, ...

Johnny Gimble, who played fiddle for Bob Wills in the Texas Playboys and went on to become one of country music’s most accomplished and respected musicians, died Saturday near his home in Dripping ...

AUSTIN — Part of being a true living legend is not talking about it, so even as Johnny Gimble made his name playing hot country jazz fiddle with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys in the late 1940s and ...

The evening was full of surprise performers, but perhaps the most special appearance was from a 95-year-old instrument. Country music has seen a number of its most talented artists pass away this year ...

Tyler native Johnny Gimble was named Fiddle Player of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards held on this date in both 1981 and 1982. He was known for a lively style of playing and is often ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Renowned fiddler Johnny Gimble, who gained fame for his backup work with country stars from Merle Haggard to Carrie Underwood, has died. He was 89. His daughter, Cyndy, ...

When Asleep at the Wheel performs at Liberty Hall next week, you can expect a tribute to the late, great Tyler native Johnny Gimble. As a child, Gimble performed with his brothers as the Rose City ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. The Country Music Association held a press conference this morning to ...

Johnny Gimble, the so-called "king of the swing fiddle," has toured with Willie Nelson and recorded tracks with Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Chet Atkins and Connie Smith. The 84-year-old ...