Fan Casting Yodels and Rails: The Jimmie Rodgers Story

Journey back to the roaring 1920s, where the clatter of train tracks echoes with the soulful yodels of a man destined to become a legend. "Yodels and Rails" tells the riveting and heartfelt story of Jimmie Rodgers, the "Father of Country Music," whose songs carved the path for an entire genre and whose life embodied the triumphs and tragedies of the American dream. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Rodgers grew up with the hardscrabble life of the working class, finding solace in music and the steady rhythm of the railroad. As a brakeman battling tuberculosis, Jimmie’s voice became his salvation—a beacon of hope for millions during the Great Depression. From his groundbreaking Bristol recording sessions to his meteoric rise as "The Singing Brakeman," the film captures the grit, innovation, and soul that made Jimmie a cultural icon. At its core, "Yodels and Rails" is more than a musical biopic. It’s the story of a man who defied illness and societal barriers to create art that transcended time, blending folk, blues, and country into something uniquely his own. His signature blue yodel became a rallying cry for dreamers and outcasts, inspiring future legends like Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, and Dolly Parton.