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Also known as Gentleman Jim, James Travis "Jim" Reeves

American country singer (1923–1964)

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Works
20

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  • Not a Good Reason
  • Jesus Is Coming Soon?
  • Life of E's
  • Lords or Servants
  • Laid Back on the Chisholm Trail

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1923-08-20
Active to
1964-07-31
countrycountry gospelcountry popnashville sound

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368,167
Total plays
3,001,137

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James Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) 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 (a mixture of older country-style music with elements of popular music). Reeves scored his greatest success with the Joe Allison composition "He'll Have to Go". Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. <a href="https://www.l

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Key facts

Also known as
Gentleman Jim
Born
James Travis Reeves , ( 1923-08-20 ) August 20, 1923, Galloway, Texas , U.S.
Died
July 31, 1964 (1964-07-31) (aged 40), Davidson County, Tennessee , U.S.
Genres
Country Nashville sound gospel blues Western swing
Occupations
Musician singer songwriter actor
Years active
1948–1964
Labels
RCA Victor London Fabor Macy Abbott
Spouse
Mary White ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. September 2, 1947</span>"}]]}'>1947 ) ​

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Encyclopedic overview

James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. One of the earliest pioneers and practitioners of the Nashville sound, he played a central role in the sonic development of country music in the 1960s. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death in a plane crash. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.

Biography

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