Jimmy Dean is an American brand of sausage and other breakfast products. It is a brand of Tyson Foods, Inc. The company was founded in 1969 by Jimmy Dean, a country music singer and television personality.
The company's headquarters are located in Conway, Arkansas. Jimmy Dean products are sold in supermarkets and other retail stores throughout the United States.
Jimmy Dean sausage products are made from pork and beef. The sausages are typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. Jimmy Dean also produces other breakfast products, such as bacon, eggs, and pancakes.
Jimmy Dean products are popular with consumers for their convenience and taste. The company has been recognized for its product quality and marketing campaigns.
Jimmy Dean, the person
James Dean Sauls (August 10, 1928–June 13, 1988), known professionally as Jimmy Dean, was an American country music singer and television personality. He is best known for his role as Uncle Jesse Duke on the CBS television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985), and as the founder of the Jimmy Dean Sausage Company.
Dean was born in Olney, Texas, and began his career as a country singer in the early 1950s. He released several hit songs, including "Big Bad John" and "I.O.U.". In the late 1950s, he began hosting his own television show, The Jimmy Dean Show, which ran for several years.
In the 1960s, Dean founded the Jimmy Dean Sausage Company. The company became a huge success, and Dean eventually sold it to Sara Lee Corporation in 1984.
In addition to his career in music and business, Dean was also active in politics. He served as the mayor of Virginia Beach, Virginia, from 1976 to 1978.
Jimmy Dean died of lung cancer in 1988 at the age of 59. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2010.