James Alan Bland (October 22, 1854 – May 5, 1911) was an American musician, songwriter, and minstrel performer.[1] He is best known for the song "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" which was the official state song of Virginia from 1940 to 1997.
- ^ Don Tyler (March 21, 2016). Music of the First World War. ABC-CLIO. p. 96. ISBN 978-1-4408-3997-9.