Jimmie Driftwood

Country, Musical Artist

1907 – 1998

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Who was Jimmie Driftwood?

James Corbitt Morris, known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was a prolific American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud". Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs, of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.

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Born
Jun 20, 1907
Timbo
Also known as
  • Jimmy Driftwood
  • Driftwood, Jimmie
  • James Corbitt Morris
  • James Morris Driftwood
  • James Morris
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jul 12, 1998
Fayetteville

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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