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Jim Reeves
August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964
American singer (1923–1964)
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James Travis Reeves 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.
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- Birthday · August 20
- Anniversary · July 31
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