Gene Austin

Gene Austin (June 24, 1900 - January 24, 1972) was a American singer and songwriter. Austin was born in Gainesville, Texas.

Born Lemeul Eugene Austin to parents Nova Lucas (father, died 1943), and Serena Belle Harr

Gene Austin (June 24, 1900 - January 24, 1972) was a American singer and songwriter. Austin was born in Gainesville, Texas.

Born Lemeul Eugene Austin to parents Nova Lucas (father, died 1943), and Serena Belle Harrell (mother, died 1956), Gene Austin took his stepfather's (Jim Austin, blacksmith) name.