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James „Jimmie“ Houston Davis (* 11. September 1899 in Beech Springs, Jackson Parish, Louisiana; † 5. November 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) war ein US-amerikanischer Country- und Gospel-Sänger, Songwriter und zweimaliger Gouverneur des Bundesstaates Louisiana.
James Houston Davis (September 11, 1899 – November 5, 2000) was an American singer, songwriter, and politician. After achieving fame for releasing both sacred and popular songs, Davis served as governor of Louisiana from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964. As Governor, he was an opponent of efforts to desegregate Louisiana.
Jimmie Davis, Charles Mitchell " You Are My Sunshine " is an American standard of Old-time and Country music and one of the official state songs of Louisiana . Its original writer is disputed.
5. Nov. 2000 · Jimmie Davis rose to prominence in the 1930s with a smooth vocal style that helped popularize country music far beyond its original rural southern audience. In many ways, his music was a harbinger of Eddy Arnold’s broadly accessible style.
Jimmie Davis. Soundtrack: The Devil All the Time. American politician and songwriter who appeared in a number of films. Davis was born in the now-nonexistent town of Beech Springs, Louisiana, the son of sharecroppers.
- September 11, 1899
- November 5, 2000
James Houston Davis (September 11, 1899 – November 5, 2000) was an American singer, songwriter, and politician. After achieving fame for releasing both sacred and popular songs, Davis served as governor of Louisiana from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964.
James Houston Davis ( 11 septembre 1899 dans la Paroisse de Jackson, Louisiane, États-Unis - 5 novembre 2000 à Bâton-Rouge en Louisiane) est un chanteur de musique country, blues et compositeur américain. Il est élu deux fois gouverneur de la Louisiane, du 9 mai 1944 au 11 mai 1948 et du 10 mai 1960 au 12 mai 1964, en tant que ...
