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Jimmie Hugh Loden, known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the "Southern Gentleman" for his congenial manner, his greatest success came from ballads about the trials of love. James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard No. 1 singles among his 26 No. 1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. James was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1961 and co-hosted the first Country Music Association Awards Show in 1967. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
Birth nameJames Hugh Loden
Also known asSonny James, The Southern Gentleman
BornMay 1, 1928
OriginHackleburg, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry music, pop music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1953–1983
LabelsCapitol, Columbia, Dot, RCA, Monument, Dimension, Curb

About Sonny James

Country Singer Sonny James was born in Hackleburg, Alabama, United States on May 1, 1929. He dies at the age of 86, on February 22, 2016.

Singer and songwriter best known for the 1957 smash song"Young Love", as well as other top ten hits including"For Rent (One Empty Heart)".

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Sonny James before becoming famous

Sonny James was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1929 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was born to amateur musicians and began playing the mandolin when he was three years old. He and his family afterwards appeared on a daily radio broadcast.

Achievement of Sonny James

He was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1971, and he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Sonny James's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was married to Doris Loden from 1957 till his death.

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Sonny James Collabed with

He was the producer of TV Show Host Marie Osmond's first three albums, which helped launch her career.

Sonny James Income & Net worth

Sonny James's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a country singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Sonny James.

Sonny James Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sonny James updated on March 12 2023.