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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.
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...
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.
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.
7 de nov. de 2000 · Former Louisiana governor and songwriter Jimmie Davis died Sunday at his Louisiana home at the estimated age of 101 years old. The “Singing Governor,” who penned the timeless tune “You Are...
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.
25 de nov. de 2022 · Jimmie Davis served two nonconsecutive terms as governor of Louisiana, from 1944 to 1948 and from 1960 to 1964. In his second term, Davis oversaw the state as the civil rights movement challenged racial segregation and inequality. A segregationist, he supported the separation of Black and white students in public schools.