Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazing Mexican American country music star whose folksy storytelling propelled him to fame in the 1970s, has died, according to reports. He was 73.

Mexican music and country music said almost the same thing, just in different languages,' the late singer said in a documentary.

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at age 73. The popular Mexican American singer was best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s.