Johnny Rodriguez, first Mexican American country star, known for hits like 'That's the Way Love Goes' and 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico,' has died at 73.

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 My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb ...

Johnny Rodriguez, a Texas country singer known for songs like "That's the Way Love Goes" and "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico," has died at 73. - Credit: Paul S. Howell/Getty Images Johnny Rodriguez ...

The Mexican-American singer's daughter confirmed his death on May 9. By Mitchell Peters Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Hispanic figure in country music, has died at the age of 73. His daughter ...

Johnny Rodriguez, Hispanic Country Music Star and “That’s the Way Love Goes” Singer, Dies at 73. McKinley Franklin. Sun, May 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM UTC. 2 min read.

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 has died aged 73, with his family describing him as "irreplaceable". The singer was best known for his hit song Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico.

Johnny Rodriguez at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., in 1986. The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame described him as the “greatest and most memorable Chicano Country singer of all time.” ...

Johnny Rodriguez, a Mexican-American country singer who had six No. 1 hits during his career, has died at the age of 73. Rodriguez’s daughter confirmed her father’s death in a post on social ...

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.

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 ...