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.

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

COUNTRY music pioneer Johnny Rodriguez has died at 73. The Texas-born star had six number one hits – and 20 top 10s – in his heyday between 1973 and 1978. Rodriguez helped to define