Jim Reeves

Country, Musical Artist

1923 – 1964

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Who was Jim Reeves?

James Travis "Jim" Reeves was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died in the crash of a private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.

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Born
Aug 20, 1923
Galloway
Also known as
  • Jim Reevers
  • James Travis Reeves
  • Reeves, Jim
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Texas
Died
Jul 31, 1964
Williamson County

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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