Jack Greene nickname(s):
"The Gentle Giant", "The Jolly Greene Giant"
Jack Greene date of birth:
January 7, 1930
How old was Jack Greene when died?
83
Where was Jack Greene born?
Maryville, Tennessee
When did Jack Greene die?
March 15, 2013
Where did Jack Greene die?
Nashville, Tennessee
Why did Jack Greene die?
Alzheimer's disease
Is Jack Greene gay or straight?
Straight
What is Jack Greene's ethnicity?
White
What is Jack Greene nationality?
American
What is Jack Greene's occupation?
Singer-songwriter
What genre is Jack Greene's work?
Country
What instruments does Jack Greene play?
Guitar
Short Biography
Jack Henry Greene (January 7, 1930 – March 14, 2013) was an American country musician. Nicknamed the "Jolly Greene Giant" due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Greene is best known for his 1966 hit, "There Goes My Everything". The song dominated the Country music charts for nearly two months in 1967 and earned Greene "Male Vocalist of the Year", "Single of the Year", "Album of the Year" and "Song of the Year" honors from the Country Music Association. Greene had a total of five #1 Country hits and three others that reached the Top Ten. Billboard magazine named Greene one of the Top 100 "Most Played Artists".