Jimmy C. Newman

Jimmy C. Newman
Newman at 2009 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Background information
Born
Jimmy Yves Newman

(1927-08-29)August 29, 1927
Mamou, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 2014(2014-06-21) (aged 86)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry, Cajun
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentAcoustic guitar
Years active1954–2014
LabelFeature Records

Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014), better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun), was an American country music and Cajun singer-songwriter and long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry.

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