Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000
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Davis, Jimmy.
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Davis, Jimmie
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Davis, Jimmie (James Houston), ca1900-2000
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Davis, Jimmie (James Houston), ca1900-2000
Davis, Jimmie, 1902-
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Davis, Jimmy 1902-2000
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Davis, Jimmy 1899-2000
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James Davis
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James Davis
Devitt, Michael
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James Edward Davis
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James Edward Davis
Davis, James Houston 1899-2000
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Lover Man ca. 1900-2000
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Raudonė, Orūnė
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Davis, James Houston
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James E. Davis
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Davis
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Jimmie Davis (1899- ), Anglo-American country singer and songwriter from Louisiana, whose style was deeply influenced by early country music star Jimmie Rodgers. One of the first "hillbilly" singers to be signed by Decca, Davis had a long career as a singer and songwriter, including "You Are My Sunshine," as well as serving two terms as the governor of Louisiana.
Composer of "You are my sunshine" and other music, and twice governor of Louisiana; card signed: Jimmie Davis, twice governor of Louisiana.
Country music performer and two-time governor of Louisiana. Born September 11, 1899. Died November 5, 2000. Full name: James Houston Davis. Popular recording artist during the late 1930s-early 1940s. Best known for his composition "You Are My Sunshine." which has been recorded by over 350 artists. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Advertising, political
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Country music
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Cowboys
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