Sonny James Death
Sonny passed away on February 22, 2016 at the age of 86.
When did Sonny James die?
February 22, 2016How old was Sonny James when died?
86
Sonny James Birthday and Date of Death
Sonny James was born on May 1, 1929 and died on February 22, 2016. Sonny was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 1, 1929
Date of Death: February 22, 2016
Age at Death: 86
Sonny James - Biography
James Hugh Loden (born May 1, 1929), known professionally as Sonny James, is an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the Southern Gentleman, James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard #1 singles among his 26 #1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. In May 2007 Sonny, accompanied by his Southern Gentlemen, walked the red carpet and were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. James is currently retired and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
