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Jim on his tour in Holland with
Gerard De Vries
(c) 2007 Country
Gazette Magazine March Edition 2007 The Netherlands |
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Charlie Daniels once called Jim Owen
country music's least known superstar, and that may be true in
some cases, but he is certainly not unknown to ardent country
music fans all over the world. He is also well known in Branson,
Missouri, the Live entertainment capitol of the world.
Jim Owen calls himself "the luckiest man in the world," and he means
it. "I love performing, and I love to make people laugh," he says,
and that's what he does at the
BRANSON MALL THEATRE in Branson. The
Jim Owen Show is a favorite of the millions that come to Branson
each year. People love Jim's offbeat sense of humor and his
from-the-heart singing style.
Jim is a great songwriter, he's
starred in movies and may be the best pure entertainer in the
business. The "Best Entertainer" statement was underscored in 1985
and again in 1987 when Jim was named "Las Vegas Entertainer of the
Year." He starred in "Legends in Concert" at the Imperial Palace
on the world-famous strip for six years, one of the longest "runs"
in Vegas history.
Fans in Japan, Australia, and Hawaii, were treated to the Jim Owen
magic when he took his show on a world tour. Jim has also toured
Holland, Germany, Belgium,
and the British Isles, and was one of the first country singers to
appear at the renowned Glasgow Music Festival. |
One of Jim Owen's passions
is collecting and restoring vintage automobiles |
A lot of his fans know and love him
for his portrayals of Hank Williams Sr, in two television movies,
and he always includes a tribute to the "King of Country" in his
show. His PBS special "Hank" was voted public televisions best
show of the year in 1977. Jim is also an
ardent golfer and is involved in many golfing activities locally
and nationally.
Championship, defeating fellow entertainer Buck Trent by two
strokes.
He alshas many antique golf clubs including two sets of rare
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Jim's Classic car The Red
Mustang |
Many Celebrities attend the Jim
Owen Show. Here is Jim Owen with Gene Fullmer, Middleweight boxing
champion of the 60's |
Jim on his tour in Holland 1980 |
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JIM OWEN is a Living LEGEND
Starred In Movies
Jim wrote and starred in "Hank" (a one-man, one hour
television special on Hank Williams, Sr.) which won the SECA
award as the best show of the year.
Starred in "Legends in
Concert"
Jim was named "Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year.
Written
many hits for stars like
Mel Tillis, Charley Louvin , Melba Montgomery, Jim Ed Brown, Crystal Gayle, and
many others.
Honored in 5 Halls of Fame
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The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame,
- The Branson Entertainers Hall of
Fame,
-The George D. Hay Country Music
Foundation and Hall of Fame,
-The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
- The
Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame.
Starred in the MOVIES - MURDER IN MUSIC CITY
(1978)
STARK:MIRROR IMAGE and NASHVILLE NINETY-NINE.
HANK WILLIAMS: THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC and AN EVENING WITH HANK
NASHVILLE GIRL (Jim only sang the sound track in that one)
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Jim is also an ardent golfer and is
involved in many golfing activities locally and nationally.
Jim won the Branson Putting Championship in 2002 defeating
Buck Trent. Jim own two sets of rare Tommy Armout golf clubs. |
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