The Advocate

Did you know ‘You Are My Sunshine’ isn’t Louisiana’s only state song? A new law will change that

Gov. John Bel Edwards can jettison Louisiana’s official state song and replace it with two better-known tunes under legislation that will reach his desk Thursday. The official state song is “Give Me ...
The Advocate

'You Are My Sunshine' and ex-Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis are eternally bound, author writes

“You Are My Sunshine: Jimmie Davis and the Biography of a Song,” by Robert Mann, Louisiana State University Press, 216 pages “You Are My Sunshine" is one of the most popular songs in the world. It has ...
The Town Talk

Author Robert Mann sets out to tell background of 'You Are My Sunshine' in new book

Robert Mann, author of "You Are My Sunshine," recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Alexandria about the iconic song's history. Ray Charles's rendition of "You Are My Sunshine" helped disassociate it ...
Athens Banner-Herald

Loran Smith: Interesting history behind one of the world's most popular songs

LAGRANGE – It is always exhilarative to become knowledgeable about the history of Georgia towns and communities and what their signature factoid might be. To explore their history and lore is fun and ...