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Hoagy Carmichael, born Hoagland Howard Carmichael, was an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor. He is best known for composing popular songs such as "Stardust", "Georgia on My Mind", and "The Nearness of You". Carmichael's music career spanned several decades, and he collaborated with notable musicians including Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman.