Sonny James, the country singer known as “The Southern Gentleman,” died Monday (Feb. 22) at age 87, according tohis website. James helped personify a lighter musical style of country in the mid 1950s, continuing his career through the early 1980s. He was also one of the first arti...
Sonny James 33 votes Born in Hackleburg, Alabama, Sonny James achieved widespread fame as a pioneering force in traditional country and pop music. Known as the "Southern Gentleman," his smooth vocals and heartfelt tunes earned him numerous hits throughout the '50s, '60s, and '70s. James'...
#29. Sonny James For nearly two decades, Sonny James spent more time in the #1 chart position than any other artist in country music. For 57 weeks, he clung to the top spot. James is also the first country artist to incorporate the R&B style into country music. #28. Rascal Flatts T...
He is, as music historian Colin Escott has noted, “a rock ‘n’ roller who could never quite get the Country out of his soul, and a Country singer who could never forget rock ‘n’ roll.” The first record Sun released on Lewis was a cover of Ray Price’s “Crazy Arms,” cut w...
Country singer Lyle Lovett and actor Julia Roberts announced their separation with a simple statement reading (perPeople): “We remain close and in great support of each other.” This ended a year-and-a-half-long, closely-watched marriage between the beauty and country music’s rugged Texan....
Country singer Lyle Lovett and actor Julia Roberts announced their separation with a simple statement reading (perPeople): “We remain close and in great support of each other.” This ended a year-and-a-half-long, closely-watched marriage between the beauty and country music’s rugged Texan....
Freddy has toured with several other artist and played and sang on their albums such as Sonny James and Willie Nelson, including co-producing Willie's album "Over The Rainbow" which went platinum, and most recently produced Merle Haggards latest cd "Unforgettable" on Capital Records. He has ...
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Sonny James Rick Diamond, Getty Images for IEBA Sonny James Year inducted: 2006 Alan Jackson Rick Diamond, Getty Images Alan Jackson Year inducted: 2017 Waylon Jennings Rusty Russell, Getty Images Waylon Jennings Year inducted: 2001 George Jones ...
Leroy Van Dyke's most successful song spent 37 weeks on the country chart in 1961, with a record-breaking 19 in the #1 spot. It was one of the first country-rock songs that inspired bands like The Eagles. #1. 'Cruise' by Florida Georgia Line ...