Jimmie Davis
Former Governor of Louisiana
James Houston Davis 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. As Governor, he was an... Wikipedia
Born: September 11, 1899, Jackson Parish, LA
Died: November 5, 2000 (age 101 years), Baton Rouge, LA
Nationality: American
Spouse: Alverna Adams (m. 1936) and Anna Carter
Songwriting partners: Charles Mitchell, Hank Williams, Dottie Rambo, and more
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