Sonny James
American country music singer-songwriter (1928–2016)
James Hugh Loden (May 1, 1929 – February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He was best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love".
Sonny James | |
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 James in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Hugh Loden |
| Also known as | Sonny James The Southern Gentleman |
| Born | May 1, 1929[1] |
| Origin | Hackleburg, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 2016 (aged 86) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country music, pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1953–1983 |
| Labels | Capitol, Columbia, Dot, RCA, Monument, Dimension, Curb |
James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard #1 singles among his 26 #1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. In May 2007 Sonny, accompanied by his Southern Gentlemen, walked the red carpet and were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
James died on February 22, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 86.[2]
References
change- ↑ "SONNY JAMES, The Southern Gentleman". Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Country music star Sonny James dead at 86". BNO News.com. February 22, 2016. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
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