Jimmy Driftwood is recognized as a music icon of the Ozarks for a number of reasons: his shape-note singing, signature red button-up shirt and turquoise bolo tie, and unique guitar made of a fence ...

The most improbably successful tunesmith in the U.S. last week was a genial, buckskin-fringed character out of Timbo, Ark. (pop. 100) named Jimmie Driftwood. Six Driftwood royalty-winners—Soldier’s ...

Folk songs. Biographical and historical notes by Paul Ackerman, and comments on the songs by Jimmie Driftwood on container. Performer(s): Jimmie Driftwood, vocals; with vocal and instrumental ensemble ...