Jody Payne

Jody Payne (January 11, 1936 – August 10, 2013) was an American country musician and singer.

He sang and played the mandolin for Imogene's first year graduation and that was the beginning of his music career.

He was discharged in 1960 and, in the spring of 1961, went to Detroit, Michigan and started playing at the West Fort Tavern.

Payne also was on recordings with Hank Snow, Tanya Tucker and Leon Russell.

[2] Payne appeared in television and film including: Monk, Songwriter, Soundstage, Farm Aid '86, '97 and The Tenth Anniversary Concert, Austin City Limits, and Honeysuckle Rose.