Little Jimmy Dickens

On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

On Nov. 6, 1948, Little Jimmy Dickens became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Dickens may have been small in stature -- he was only 4 feet, 11 inches -- but his presence was larger than life.

The country singer and songwriter was as famous for his novelty songs and his fashion sense as he was for his stature (he stood 4'11" tall, hence his stage name).

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On Feb. 21, 1948, Dickens made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry.