Born in 1936 to country star Hank Snow and his wife Minnie, Jimmy Rodgers Snow appeared to have everything going his way.  With famous friends like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, Jimmy began to rocket his way to stardom on the RCA label.

But Jimmy soon learned that there was something that wealth and fame cannot provide is lasting peace.  In front of his parent’s house, Jimmy Rodgers Snow committed his life to Christ and soon answered the call to preach.

For over 30 years Jimmy has Pastored Nashville’s Evangel Temple, which is now called “The Carpenters Shop.”  The Nashville church became a familiar place of worship for many country stars. From Johnny Cash to Kris Kristopherson, artists like Connie Smith and the father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe would make their way to the church of the country music stars.

Although many stars have come and gone, for almost a quarter of a century Jimmy Snow was the host of Grand Ole Gospel Time at the Grand Ole Opry.  Each Friday night Pastor Snow would host the show and invite a country music guest to sing on his show.  Thousands came to know Christ through Grand Ole Gospel.  Pastor Snow & The Evangel Temple Choir became a long lasting tradition on the Friday night Opry.

Jimmy Snow’s father Hank Snow passed away in December of 1999, and today Jimmy and his wife Dottie still make their home in Nashville caring for his mother Minnie.

In 2000 Jimmy finally returned to the recording studios with Nashville producer Ronnie Light, who produced Hank’s hit “Hello Love,” to record a gospel album with a variety of styles.

Jimmy still pastors “The Carpenter’s Shop” and many Nashville tourists still make their way to the little church on Nashville’s north side to hear an inspiring sermon from the Rev. Jimmy Snow. 

The Jimmie Rodgers Snow Website