- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGiovanna Carmella Babbo
- Nickname
- Queen of Hearts
- Joni James was born on September 22, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was married to Bernard Schriever and Tony Acquaviva. She died on February 20, 2022 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
- SpousesBernard Schriever(October 5, 1997 - June 20, 2005) (his death)Tony Acquaviva(December 1, 1956 - September 27, 1986) (his death, 2 children)
- During her years recording for MGM records, she sold over a 100 million records.
- Sang the chart-topping tune "Why Don't You Believe Me" which debuted on 18 October 1952. The 45 remained at the top of the American charts for six weeks.
- Sang two songs that went to No. 2 on the American Top 40 list - "Your Cheatin' Heart" in 1953 and "How Important Can It Be" in 1955.
- Had 15 recordings which cracked the Top 40 charts in the United States
- Joni James and Sonny James were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6630 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
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