Jim Reeves remains one of the most influential figures in the history of country and popular music. He pioneered the "Nashville Sound." This style brought country music to a global audience by replacing harsh honky-tonk fiddles with smooth strings and background vocals.
Reeves began his recording career in 1957 with the Ray Janzen-owned label, Starday Records. His debut single, "Here Lies Love," was released in June 1957, but it was his second single, "Am I Worth Livin' For," that brought him his first taste of success, reaching #2 on the Billboard Country charts.
Unique regional releases and tracks recorded in foreign languages, including Afrikaans and German.