1923 - 1964
Jim Reeves American Country Musician
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Jim Reeves was previously married to Mary Reeves (1947 - 1964).
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American Country Musician Jim Reeves was born James Travis Reeves on 20th August, 1923 in Panola County, Texas, USA and passed away on 31st Jul 1964 Brentwood, Williamson Co., Tennessee, USA aged 40. He is most remembered for Grand Ole Opry. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Jim Reeves is a member of the following lists: American male singers, American country singers and 1923 births.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
18 years, 6 months
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| Total | 1 |
18 years, 6 months
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Details
| First Name |
Jim
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| Middle Name |
Travis
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| Last Name |
Reeves
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Travis Reeves
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| Alternative Name |
Gentleman Jim
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| Age |
40 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
20th August, 1923
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| Birthplace |
Panola County, Texas, USA
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| Died |
31st July, 1964
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| Place of Death |
Brentwood, Williamson Co., Tennessee, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Plane Crash
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Country Musician
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| Occupation |
Country Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Grand Ole Opry
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Country, Nashville sound, Gospel, Blues, Western Swing
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| Music Genre |
Country
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| Year(s) Active |
1949–1964, 1948–1964
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| Music Style |
Country-Pop, Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan, Traditional Country
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Gentle, Sentimental, Laid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Reserved, Reflective, Earnest, Elegant, Sophisticated, Cheerful, Wistful, Engineer
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Guitar
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| Record Label |
RCA Victor, Fabor, Macy, Abbott, RCA, London
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| Associated Acts |
Chet Atkins, Floyd Cramer, Dottie West, Jim Ed Brown Stevie Moore
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James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the Nashville sound. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death. Reeves died in the crash of his private airplane. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.
