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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.
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.
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.
6. Nov. 2000 · Jimmie H. Davis, the troubador and composer of one of America's best-loved songs, ''You Are My Sunshine,'' who yodeled and smiled his way into the hearts of Louisiana voters to serve two terms...
Real Name: James Houston Davis. Profile: American singer and songwriter and politician (governor). Born 11 September 1899 near Beech Springs, Louisiana. Died 5 November 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Married to singer Anna Carter (Gordon) Davis .
