Jamie O'Hara (singer)

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Jamie O'Hara
Background information
Birth nameJames Paul O'Hara
Born(1950-08-08)August 8, 1950
OriginToledo, Ohio, United States
DiedJanuary 7, 2021(2021-01-07) (aged 70)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
guitar
Years active1986–2001, 2012–2021
LabelsColumbia Nashville, RCA Nashville, Valley
Websitejamieoharamusic.com

James Paul O'Hara (August 8, 1950 – January 7, 2021) was an American country singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was a member of The O'Kanes. He was known for his number one single "Can't Stop My Heart from Loving You".[1] He was also known for his 1986 hit "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" which won him a Grammy Award.

O'Hara died in Nashville, Tennessee on January 7, 2021 from cancer at the age of 70.[2]

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  1. "Jamie O'Hara biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved December 19, 2007.
  2. Whitaker, Sterling (January 7, 2021). "Singer-Songwriter Jamie O'Hara Dead at 70". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 7, 2021.

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