Johnny Rodriguez, who built a superstar-level career as one of country music's first Hispanic stars in the 1970s, has died.

Johnny Rodriguez, who built a superstar-level ... to record and perform until nearly the end of his life. Rodriguez' career highlights included CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and Single Record ...

“Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” was nominated for album of the year in 1973. More than a dozen of his albums and singles ...

Johnny Rodriguez ... While performing there, Rodriguez was noticed by the country singer and songwriter Tom T. Hall, who encouraged him to make a go for a country career in Nashville and later ...

By Livia Albeck-Ripka Johnny Rodriguez ... his four-decade career. His survivors include his wife, Debbie McNeely; his sisters, Antonia and Eloisa; and a daughter, Aubry Rodriguez.

Johnny Rodriguez, one of country music ... and friends during this time of grief.” Throughout his career, Rodriguez blazed the trail for Hispanic musicians in the country space.

Johnny Rodriguez ... together,” Aubry concluded. Rodriguez was one of the first Hispanic country music stars, finding success at the beginning of his career after moving to Nashville at 21 ...

Los Angeles [US], May 12 (ANI): Veteran country music star Johnny ... Rodriguez was one of the first Hispanic country music stars, finding success at the beginning of his career after moving ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died aged 73, his family have announced. During the peak of his career in the mid-1970s, Rodriguez had six number one songs, and many other hits including a ...