Jim Weatherly
Jim Weatherly | |
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| Birth name | James Dexter Weatherly |
| Born | March 17, 1943 Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 2021 (aged 77) Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1965–2021 |
| Labels | RCA Buddah Brizac |
James Dexter Weatherly (March 17, 1943 – February 3, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter who wrote mostly pop and country music. He played quarterback at the University of Mississippi while also writing music with his own bands. He subsequently chose songwriting over a football career. His notable songs include "The Need to Be" and "Midnight Train to Georgia".