Person

Jimmy Driftwood

James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998), known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud". Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs, of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
June 20th, 1907
Died
July 12th, 1998
Labels
RCA Victor
The Omni Recording Corporation
Monument
Last updated: May 1st, 2020

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