The official state song is “ Give Me Louisiana,” written in 1970 by Doralice Fontane, and not only former Gov. Jimmie Davis’ version of “ You Are My Sunshine, ” as many thought.

Singer Freddie Jackson revealed he has been diagnosed with kidney disease. The 67-year-old behind hits such as 1985’s “You Are My Lady” shared the news with his fans on his social media ...

In “You Are My Sunshine: Jimmie Davis and the Biography of a Song,” Robert Mann examines the song's history and how it shaped the life of Jimmie Davis.