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Jim Reeves, born on August 20, 1923 in Galloway, Texas, United States, was a singer, songwriter and actor. Jim Reeves died on July 31, 1964, aged 40. Schooling on record includes Carthage High School.
My Take
Jim Reeves is one of those artists whose influence outsizes his name today. To me, his genius was restraint: that warm, velvety baritone never pushed, it simply enveloped you. As a key architect of the Nashville sound, he made country music more intimate and crossover-friendly, and 'Gentleman Jim' wasn't just a nickname but a whole aesthetic. What moves me most is that his records kept charting long after the 1964 plane crash that took him at 40. That posthumous staying power tells you everything about the quiet durability of his craft. He's late-night listening, the kind that settles the room.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Reeves
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・リーヴス
- Reading
- じむ・りーゔす
- Born
- August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Galloway, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / actor / country musician / bandleader
2. Background
- High school
- Carthage High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jim-reeves.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Reeves
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q362435
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Reeves born?
Born August 20, 1923.
When did Jim Reeves die?
Died July 31, 1964, aged 40.
Where was Jim Reeves from?
Jim Reeves was from Galloway, Texas, United States.
What did Jim Reeves do?
Jim Reeves worked as singer, songwriter, actor, country musician, bandleader.
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