N.C. Highway Historical Marker to Honor Jimmie Rodgers, “Father of Country Music”

ASHEVILLE — Jimmie Rodgers moved to Asheville in 1927 and worked as a railway brakeman, janitor, cab driver and even a city detective. But it was appearances on WWNC radio that gave him his big break in music. He went on to become known as the “singing brakeman” or “yodeling cowboy.” He will be honored [...]