Fifty years ago, a plane crash took the life of a Nashville troubadour.

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Jim Reeves, a luminary in the history of country and gospel music, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape with his soulful voice and emotive storytelling. Born on August 20, 1923, in Galloway, Texas, Reeves' musical journey traversed the realms of radio broadcasting before he became a household name. Renowned for his rich baritone