American Songwriter

On This Day in 1960, Jim Reeves Topped the Country Charts With a Song He Thought Painted “A Very Pathetic Picture”

Jim Reeves spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the country singles chart with "He'll Have to Go", also a pop and R&B hit.
American Songwriter

66 Years Ago, Jim Reeves Was at No. 1 for the Final Time in His Life With One of the Biggest Hits in Country Music History

Sixty-six years ago today Jim Reeves was at the top of the country chart with a song that he knew was going to be a major hit ...