Jim Reeves was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter known for his smooth baritone voice and for pioneering a style that straddled the line between country and pop. Born on August 20, 1923, in Galloway, Texas, Reeves began his music career in the mid-1940s after initially pursuing a career in baseball. He joined the long-running radio show "Louisiana Hayride" where he gained exposure and his music c
... MoreJim Reeves was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter known for his smooth baritone voice and for pioneering a style that straddled the line between country and pop. Born on August 20, 1923, in Galloway, Texas, Reeves began his music career in the mid-1940s after initially pursuing a career in baseball. He joined the long-running radio show "Louisiana Hayride" where he gained exposure and his music career started to take off.
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