Cleveland Jackson "Jack" Toombs, born on September 2, 1925, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was an influential American country and rockabilly songwriter and musician. He began his musical journey in 1937 when he moved to Nashville, eventually starting his career on WHOP radio in Hopkinsonville, Kentucky, during the mid-1940s. Toombs became known for his songwriting partnership with Vic McAlpin, which began around 1950. Their collaboration led to the creation of "Almost," a song recorded by George Morgan that reached #2 on the charts in 1952.

Although Toombs never achieved chart success as a singer, he was a prolific songwriter whose works were recorded by notable country artists, including Jim Reeves, Roy Drusky, Ernest Tubb, and George Morgan. His recording career included singles such as "Pin Ball Fever" and "Kiss-A-Me Quick," and he performed under various aliases, including Cleve Jackson and Jackie Trent.

Toombs' discography includes collaborations with Lucinda Lee and performances with Cleve Jackson and His Hound Dogs. Despite his lack of commercial success as a performer, his contributions to country music as a songwriter were significant. Jack Toombs passed away on October 6, 2001, at the age of 76.