Jimmy Dean ~ Born into poverty on a farm in Plainview, Texas, in 1928, Jimmy Dean learned to sing and play music from his mother, Ruth. While serving in the Air Force in Washington, D.C., he began his musical career performing in nightclubs and eventually went on to starring in his own radio show on WARL, Arlington, Virginia . . .  continue here

Donna Meade Dean ~ Donna Meade Dean met her husband Jimmy in Nashville, Tennessee when they were both guests on the 'Nashville Now' television show. Born in Chase City, Virginia and raised in Richmond, Donna's musical career began in the 1960's while performing as a youngster with her brothers' band, the Commanders . . . continue here