James Cecil Dickens ( December 19 , 1920 -- January 2 , 2015 ) , better known as Little Jimmy Dickens , was an American country music singer famous for his humorous novelty songs , his small size , 4 ' 11 '' ( 150 cm ) , and his rhinestone-studded outfits ( which he is given credit for introducing into country music live performances ) .
James Cecil Dickens ( December 19 , 1920 -- January 2 , 2015 ) , better known as Little Jimmy Dickens , was an American country music singer . He was famous for his humorous novelty songs , his small size , 4 ' 11 '' ( 150 cm ) , and his rhinestone-studded outfits .