Today (August 20, 2023) would have been American country singer Jim Reeves' 100th birthday.
Biography highlights
- Born James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923)
- 1955-1958: Guest hosted many episodes of TV show, Ozark Jubilee.
- Nicknames Gentleman Jim
- Early 60's: Was more popular in South Africa than Elvis and recorded several albums in the Afrikaans language.
- Died: July 31, 1964
- 1967: Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Here are a few covers of songs that Jim recorded. Courtesy of local artist Victor Morgado
And a song from the man himself
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