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Hillbilly-Music.com—The People. The Music. The History.
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About The Artist Big Jim DeNoon, the "Giant of Western Swing" was the host of a television show over KNTV (Channel 11) in San Jose, California in early 1956 called the "Bar 11 Ranch". The show was geared to the younger crowd and was one and a half hours long. Part of that show were the movies that starred Gene Autry or Roy Rogers. Before he signed his contract with KNTV, he was a recording artist with the 4 Star label for seven years. ANd had been heard on the Mutual and CBS networks. In 1954, he was named most popular entertainer in Northern California. Big Jim was a talented musician. He reportedly could play 18 instruments. During his show, he'd usually play a song or two. The show was on from 4:30pm to 6:00pm each afternoon. Credits & Sources
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