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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. Jimmie Davis ( Quitman, Luisiana, 11 de septiembre de 1899 - Baton Rouge, 5 de noviembre de 2000), fue un político y músico de country blues estadounidense, cuyo nombre completo era James Houston Davis . Comenzó su carrera como músico a finales de los años 1920, en una línea muy apegada a Jimmie Rodgers, llegando a grabar ...
6 de nov. de 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...
Davis went on to be governor of Louisiana from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964, and used the song for his election campaign. [3] . In 1977, the Louisiana State Legislature decreed "You Are My Sunshine" the state song in honor of Davis. [6] . Its best-known covers include a recording by Johnny Cash in 1989. [7] .
James Houston Davis 1944-1948, 1960-1964. Click to listen to audio. Born: September 11, 1899 near Beech Springs, Louisiana. Political Affiliation: Democrat. Religious Affiliation: Baptist. Education: Louisiana College and LSU. Career Prior to Term: Member of Public Service Commission; country/western and gospel singer.
Opened in the fall of 1996, Jimmie Davis State Park was originally named Caney Creek Lake State Park. The 2003 Louisiana State Legislature approved renaming the park in honor of two-term Governor Jimmie H. Davis, who served from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964.
5 de nov. de 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.
