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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.
Jul 28, 2023 · Jimmy Driftwood was a folk singer/songwriter who wrote over 6,000 songs and gained fame with "The Battle of New Orleans". He lived in rural Stone County, Arkansas, and promoted the music and heritage of the Ozarks.
Feb 11, 2024 · Learn about Jimmy Driftwood, the composer of "The Battle of New Orleans" and thousands of other folk songs. Explore his biography, music, books, and environmental legacy in the Ozarks.
Mar 5, 2017 · In Billboard magazine’s rankings of the top songs in the first 50 years of the Hot 100 chart, “The Battle of New Orleans” was ranked as the number-one country music song to appear on their chart. Jimmy would go on to make regular appearances on The Grand Ole Opry and Ozark Jubilee.
Jul 13, 1998 · FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. -- Jimmy Driftwood, 91, a folk singer-songwriter whose penning of "The Battle of New Orleans" vaulted him to fame 40 years ago, died at a hospital here July 12 after a...
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Jul 14, 1998 · Jimmy Driftwood, a folk singer and songwriter who rose to fame with the song ''The Battle of New Orleans'' 40 years ago, died on Sunday at Fayetteville City Hospital. He was 91 and lived on his...
