Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73 Johnny Rodriguez poses for a photo in Nashville, Tenn., July 3, 1996. Credit: AP/Christopher Berkey ...

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Hispanic figure in country music, has died at the age of 73. His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, confirmed her father’s passing in a heartfelt social media post on ...

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Mexican American country music star whose folksy storytelling propelled him to fame in the 1970s, has died, according to reports. He was 73. His daughter, Aubry ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s such as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to ...

Country-music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican-American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s, including “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s such as “I Just Can’t Get Her Ou ...

Rodriguez was named the most promising male vocalist at the 1972 Academy of Country Music Awards, and his debut, “Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” was nominated for album of the year in 1973.