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Jim Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) A revered member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Jim was undeniably one of the most distinctive and successful singers in country music during the 1950s and 1960s. His smooth, warm baritone voice was a cornerstone of the sophisticated, pop-influenced Nashville Sound, which played a crucial role in elevating country music to new commercial heights and solidifying Nashville’s status as a major music hub. Initially, Reeves’ recordings had a hard-count

31 Jul 1964 Country singer Jim Reeves was killed in a plane crash when the single engine aircraft flying from Arkansas to Nashville crashed in thick fog. 40 year- old Reeves was one of the first country singers to cross-over into the pop market. with his 1960 US No.2 single 'He'll Have To Go', and 1966 UK No.1 single 'Distant Drums #jimreeves #bandrockabillyitalia #rockabillyitalia #remember | Rockabilly Italia