Sonny James
Country, Musical Artist
1929 –
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Who is Sonny James?
James Hugh Loden, known professionally as Sonny James, is an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the Southern Gentleman, James had 72 country and pop chart hits from 1953 to 1983, including a five-year streak of 16 straight among his 23 No. 1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. James is currently retired and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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- Born
- May 1, 1929
Hackleburg - Also known as
- James Loden
- James, Sonny
- James Hugh Loden
- The Southern Gentleman
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Doris Loden
(1957 - )
- Doris Loden
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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