Songs Written by Jimmy DeanTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer, television host, actor and businessman. He was the creator of the Jimmy Dean sausage brand as well as the spokesman for its TV commercials, and his likeness and voice continue to be used in advertisements after his death. Dean became a national television personality starting on CBS in 1957. He rose to fame for his 1961 country music crossover hit into rock and roll... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jimmy Dean first charted in 1961 with Big Bad John.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 2 of which hit number‑one.