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Born Cleveland Francis, Jr. on April 22, 1945 in Jennings, Louisiana, Cleve Francis has built a remarkable career bridging medicine and music. A practicing cardiologist who led Mount Vernon Cardiology Associates in Virginia before returning to music full-time in Nashville in the early 1990s, Cleve brings a unique perspective to a soul-folk blend that merges country roots with thoughtful folk influences. Active from 1970 to the present, his work spans decades, reflects resilience, and showcases a songwriter’s craft alongside a performer’s warmth.