Douglas Jimerson

Douglas Jimerson is an American singer known for his interpretation of Civil War songs. He was featured in 7 songs in the United States Academic Decathlon's Music of the Civil War Era. He is widely renowned for his large, burly appearance and impressive beard. He sings in the tenor range and rarely has been known to sing in falsetto.

A History: Performances

His recent performance entitled "Jimerson Live at the Kennedy Center" was attended by thousands. He sang 12 of his most popular songs composed by a variety of artists. His performance was later compiled into an album released in 2004 by AmeriMusic. He has recorded dozens of patriotic tunes, and his renditions have found a broader public through licensing on major venues; for example, his production of "Hail to the Chief" on his "God Bless America" CD was licensed and used in the 2009 Broadway play "You're Welcome America — A Final Night with George W. Bush", starring Will Ferrell, and in the 2009 HBO broadcast of the show.

Notable songs

• Home! Sweet Home! , by Thomas Payne (music by Henry Bishop)
• The Battle Hymn of the Republic , By Julia Ward Howe
• The Battle Cry of Freedom , By George F. Root
• I Wish I Was in Dixie's Land , By Daniel Emmett
• The Bonnie Blue Flag , By Harry McCarthy
• The Vacant Chair , By George F. Root/Henry Washburn
• Beautiful Dreamer , By Stephen C. Foster

References

• Comfort and Denial In a Fast-Changing World: "Stephen Foster's America", Concert review in the New York Times, January 16, 1996
• The South, and the North, Rise Again, Concert review in The Washington Post, March 13, 2001
• Stephen Foster Returned, Concert review in The Washington Post, September 26, 1995