He later had a successful solo career from 1965 to 1974, followed by a string of major duet hits with fellow country music vocalist Helen Cornelius, through 1981.

[1] As small children, Jim and his sisters, Maxine and Bonnie, moved with their parents to Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

They earned national recognition and a guest spot on Ernest Tubb's radio show for their humorous song "Looking Back To See", which hit the top ten and stayed on the charts through the summer of 1954.

When Jim Ed was drafted in 1957, the group continued to record while he was on leave, and sister Norma filled in for him on tours.

Brown continued to record for RCA Victor and had a number of country hits, starting in 1965 while still with his sisters.

Beginning in 1969, he also gained his own syndicated TV series "The Country Place", which would become famous for introducing Crystal Gayle.

Beginning in 1976, Brown released a string of major duet hits with Helen Cornelius starting with the No.

Brown hosted the syndicated country television show Nashville on the Road, along with Jerry Clower, Helen Cornelius, and Wendy Holcombe.

[3][4] An active and popular member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1963, Jim Ed Brown would remain so until his death.

[7] Brown announced in September 2014 that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had temporarily retired from hosting his radio programs to undergo treatment.