Jimmy Tittle has been involved with the entertainment industry most of his life as a musician, songwriter, singer and performer. At the age of eighteen he was fortunate enough to experience first-hand the enormous talents of Merle Haggard, as a member of his touring and recording band, The Strangers. Jimmy recognized immediately the genius of Haggard’s songwriting and considered him to be the quintessential writer of working-class poetry. Jimmy toured and performed with Merle for the next five years playing bass guitar, earning him six Super Picker awards as well as The Academy of Country Music’s Touring Band of the Year award four consecutive years.
Jimmy left The Strangers to pursue songwriting and formed a country band with Ricky Frizzell and Danny Husky, the sons of two legendary honky tonk heroes, Lefty Frizzell and Ferlin Husky. The band toured the South extensively, gaining a large following until a tragic accident took the life of Danny Husky. Jimmy returned to Nashville and worked as a session musician while continuing to write.
In 1982, Jimmy was invited to join the cast of another legendary performer, Johnny Cash. They traveled the world over the next seven years. Jimmy participated in numerous television specials and soundtrack albums, and has small acting roles in a film and several music videos. Jimmy left The Johnny Cash Show in 1989 to pursue an independent career in writing, recording, and performing.
Bug Music in Nashville signed Jimmy in 1989 to an exclusive songwriter’s agreement and soon had his songs recorded by artists such as Jann Browne, Johnny Cash, Evangeline, Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash. “On the Surface” was co-written by Jimmy and Rosanne which she recorded on her critically acclaimed album, “Interiors”. Jimmy has also co-written songs with Marty Stuart, John Hiatt, John Stewart, LeRoy Preston, Dave Alvin, Cindy Bullens and Rodney Crowell.
Dixiefrog Records in Paris, France contacted Jimmy and he signed a recording contract which introduced him to the European market with his albums “Jimmy Tittle” (1990) and “Fade to Black” (1991). Sony Music France released his third CD titled “Real Life” as well as a compilation of all previous works titled “Room Full of Money, Heart Full of Pain”.
Jimmy’s works with Sony Music helped him to reach a broader audience in Europe. His records are released in France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, Spain, Germany, Italy and Australia. His blending of country roots and Southern rock is the result of many miles, powerful influences, heart and soul.
Hey, Jimmy! I could sure stand me a good shot of the "Tittles", too! How the heck are ya? You're always in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to all! keep heart! Cholly
You can almost instantly tell a master singer songwriter when you open their page. It hits you within 10 seconds they got the craft perfected. There is a powerful spirit on your music, one no doubt handed down from the greats you played with, and partly innate.
Jimmy, Just wanted you all to know that I will be having surgery on June 17th at 12 noon at Vanderbilt Hospital. Critical left carotid stenosis. (blockage in neck)
How is Aunt Nell and everyone? Love you all so much. Love the songs too. Pray for us. God bless my family, Jennie Ruth (alias Angel Jen, SOEW) ..
Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to let you know that I'm proud to say "Loving You Is What Came Over Me" is on my profile! Yaaay! Give Kathy a hug from me, Love to you both,Traceyxxxx
Thanks for adding me Jimmy! I just want to say that I love your music.The lyrics are beautiful and your voice makes me forget my troubles.I'll have to get my son to download them for me."Loving you is what came over me" is beautiful. Keep giving us your music Jimmy! Love to you and your family. XXXX
Hello Jimmy, I love your video ! It's great. The song " Loving You Is What Came Over Me " is very heart touching. I hope you , Kathy and the family are doing fine. Greetings from Germany Birgit
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