Synopsis:
Mark James is an American songwriter who has written hits for singers B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley, including Thomas’ “Hooked On A Feeling,” and Presley's last US number one hit single, "Suspicious Minds." A native of Houston, James' greatest success came with "Always on My Mind," a collaboration that won a Grammy for both Song of the Year and Best Country Song with Willie Nelson's version cut nearly a decade later. In 2015, James was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jim Murray Hospitalized
Elvis' former backing singer Jim Murray suffered a from a stroke and was hospitalized. He is already doing better.
Get well soon Jim!
(Source: Texas Heritage Songwriters’ Association Hall of Fame / Brenda Nielsen Murray)