Jimmie Rodgers (not to be confused with the similarly-named folk/pop singer of the late fifties and early sixties) died in 1933, but his music still has a significant following. The rock and country singers that participated in this album provide proof of that. Several of Jimmie's famous songs are here, but there are also some less obvious selections.
Of the country singers, I particularly enjoyed Iris DeMent (Hobo Bill's last ride), Willie Nelson (Peach picking time in Georgia), Alison Krauss (Any old time) and Dwight Yoakam (T for Texas). Among the rock singers, my favorites were Bono (Dreaming with tears in my eyes) and John Mellencamp (Gambling bar room blues). Actually, most of the tracks are brilliant.
All these singers do the songs in their own style, so your own favorite tracks are likely to depend on your opinion of their other music. If you enjoy Jimmie's music, you will enjoy this providing you can accept the diverse styles. If you only like country, you may find yourself skipping some tracks. Country is my favorite music, but I also enjoy a lot of rock too. To my ears, this is an excellent tribute album.