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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.
Davis homestead in Jackson Parish. 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.
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.
" (I Heard That) Lonesome Whistle " is a song written by Hank Williams and Jimmie Davis. It became his fourteenth consecutive Top 10 single in 1951. [citation needed] Background. Hank Williams was a Jimmie Davis disciple, who scored big hits on Decca Records with "Nobody's Darlin' But Mine," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Worried Mind."
5. Nov. 2000 · September 11, 1899. Died. November 5, 2000. Birthplace. Beech Springs (near Quitman), Louisiana. 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.
Biography. Jimmie Davis. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. September 11, 1899 · Quitman, Louisiana, USA. Died. November 5, 2000 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA (natural causes) Birth name. James Houston Davis. Nickname. The Singing Governor. Mini Bio. American politician and songwriter who appeared in a number of films.
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.
