Jim Reeves

Jim Reeves
Reeves in 1963
Background information
Also known as	Gentleman Jim
Born	James Travis Reeves (1923-08-20)August 20, 1923 Galloway, Texas, U.S.
Died	July 31, 1964(1964-07-31) (aged 40) Davidson County, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country Nashville sound gospel blues Western swing
Occupations	Musician singer songwriter actor
Years active	1948–1964
Labels	RCA Victor London Fabor Macy Abbott
Spouse	Mary White ​ (m. 1947)​

James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. One of the earliest pioneers and practitioners of the Nashville sound, he played a central role in the sonic development of country music in the 1960s. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death in a plane crash. He is a member of both the Country Music and Texas Country Music Halls of Fame.