Songs Written by James A. BlandTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Alan Bland (October 22, 1854 – May 5, 1911) was an African American musician, songwriter, and minstrel performer. He is considered the first popular Black composer in the United States, and is best known for the song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" which was the official state song of Virginia from 1940 to 1997. == Biography == Bland was one of eight children born in Flushing, New York, to a free family. His father Allen was one of... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, James A. Bland first charted in 1893 with Carry Me Back to Old Virginny.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.