Johnny Rodriguez is an American country music singer….who was loved around Central Texas…. and especially Austin….as his ability to weave his Latin American country music singer heritage….with his ability to infuse Latin sounds and Spanish verses….while putting it with a great voice…..and you have a winner around Austin, TX…..cuz that place is a Tex-Mex town.
In the 1970’s and 1980’s, Rodriquez was one of country music’s most successful male artists, recording a string of hit songs, such as “You Always Come Back to Hurting Me,” “Desperado,” “Down on the Rio Grande” and “Foolin'”…..as he has recorded six # 1 country hits in his career.
While performing on Austin City Limits in 1978….Johnny Rodriquez was surprised when Austin’s Favorite Son Willie Nelson joined him on stage to sing Hank Williams Sr. legendary song….. Jambalaya…..and our viewers get to see the results….it is truly worth the price of admission.
