Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928 – February 22, 2016), 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.
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Also Known As
Sonny James The Southern Gentleman
Birth Name
James Hugh Loden
Genres
Country music, pop music
Labels
Capitol, Columbia, Dot, RCA, Monument, Dimension, Curb
Occupations
Singer-songwriter
Origin
Hackleburg, Alabama, U.S.
Years Active
1953 1983
Name
Sonny James
Nationality
United States of America