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 Rodriguez,

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at the age of 73, with the Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico singer's family confirming the sad news in a social media post

Remember Johnny Rodriguez, the influential Texas singer whose chart-topping country hits bridged cultures and generations.