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 ...

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 ... 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 ...

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.