he made it a better place for music
Hoagy Carmichael was born on November 22, 1899.
"Georgia on My Mind", the song written in 1930 by Stuart Gorrell (lyrics) and Hoagy Carmichael (music)
Indiana is a small state so he gave it some publicity and history.
Hoagy Carmichael died on December 27, 1981 at the age of 82.
Hoagy Carmichael was born on November 22, 1899 and died on December 27, 1981. Hoagy Carmichael would have been 82 years old at the time of death or 112 years old today.