Full Name
James A. Bland
Date of Birth
October 22, 1854
Place of Birth
Flushing, New York, United States
Date of Death
May 5, 1911
Place of Death
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Note: James A. Bland was an African American musician and songwriter, known for his contributions to the genre of minstrel music. He is best known for his song “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” which was the official state song of Virginia from 1940 to 1997. Bland was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.