Nashville-Related Music Obituaries 2020 - MusicRow.com

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The global COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of Joe Diffie, John Prine, Bill Mack, Bobby Jonz, Bill Pusell and Charley Pride. Other stars who have suffered heavy losses include Kenny Rogers, McDavis, KT Oslin, Jan Howard, Jerry Jeff Walker, Charlie Daniels, Hal Ketchum, Doug Supernaw, Luo Yi Hyde and Rod Hyde and Harold Reid of the Stanler brothers.

The songwriting community said goodbye to Billy Joe Shaver, David Olney, Eddie Setser and Alex Harvey. Gary McSpadden of gospel music, jazz superstar Jim Williamson and rock superstar Little Richard also died.

The music industry has been hit particularly hard. Dick Whitehouse, Fuzzy Irving, Stan Bird, Gary Walker, Sam Howard, Ray Pennington and Walter Miller have all passed away in the past year.

Here are the roll-calls to many people who say goodbye.

, 68 years old this year, passed away on January 6.

Director of the concert industry. In 1994, he started at Pace Concerts in Nashville as the production manager of Starwood Amphitheater. Served as southeast road manager, performance promoter and stage manager. In the 1990s, he toured with Oaks, Brooks & Dunn, Alabama, National Development Bank, Marty Stuart, Toby, Brad and others. The stage manager of Volunteer Jam lasted for ten years and participated in more than 20 FarmAid concerts. Event managers of Nissan, TPAC, TJ Martell, Warner, and Panelli Awards. Launched New Year's Eve guitar pendant for Hard Rock Cafe. Participated in the Irish Music City Music Festival and Music City Jazz Festival.

, Now 83 years old, died on January 10.

Record distributor, broadcast supervisor, songwriter, industry news reporter. Dinah Shore wrote "So Dear to My Heart" (1948). In the 1950s, he became the creator of the record on the coral label (Buddy Holly, Debbie Reynolds, Rosemary Clooney, etc.). Worked at Harmon, Kapp Records (United Artists, Harmon) (1958-68). As an independent organization, the "Harper Valley PTA" was promoted to the first place (1968). In the 1970s in the Capitol (Ronstadt, Steve Miller Band, McCartney, etc.), the Atlantic (Aretha), Bette Midler (Bette Midler) , China Southern Airlines & Yanni Zeppelin (Zeppelin, etc.) return the label. Head of Talent Acquisition at Westwood One (1981-84). Head of Artist Relations of Entertainment Broadcasting Network (1985-93), booked "Countryline USA". Director of Nashville Trade Publications Bureau

(1994-96). Join the ABC Broadcasting Network (1996-99). Return to record promotions, representing Warner's comedy performance. FM Entertainment (2000-08) was established to book an interview for the morning show.

Died on January 14.

Chief Executive Officer of Curb Records. It began to carry labels when it was launched in 1964. Signed Sawyer Brown, Lyle Lovett, Desert Rose Band, The Judds, Junior Brown and others in Curb.

, 90 years old this year, passed away on January 14.

Wrote "Don't Be Angry", which was the top ten singles of 1964 by his brother Stonewall Jackson. Billy "Crash" Craddock redeemed his small achievement in 1973, and then Donna Fargo returned to the Top Ten in 1977. Thousands of songwriters. Guitar, violin, harmonica, mandolin and other instrument players. (Full name: Waymond D. Jackson).

, Now 75 years old, died on January 15.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a multi-instrument player, released the popular LP Uncle Charlie and his dog Teddy (1970). In singles Bojangles", "The House of Pooh's Corner", "Shelley's Blues" and the movie "Paint Your Wagon" (1969). Also supports Ronstadt, James Taylor, Sonny & Cher, Helen Reddy, etc. The band takes kaleidoscope and solo LP.

, Now 71 years old, died on January 18.

Nashville singer-songwriter. With the arrangement of "Black Betty", he made his preliminary mark in the Simpson band. Nashville's first impact was as the head of The X-Rays (1978-85), the founding band of the urban alternative rock band. Become a famous figure in the Americana movement through more than 20 albums. Also performed and recorded in the Nashville Water Tank Band. His songs are sung by Emmylou, Steve Earle, Joe Ely, Del McCoury, Cash, Tim O'Brien, James King, Ronstadt, Slaid Cleaves, Lonnie Brooks and other singers. Gripping, a live theater performer, is well-known in European and American folk tours. The Memphis Opera House adapted some songs for the drama "August Light". Performed at the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. Has opened performances for Bonnie Raitt, Kristofferson, Nanci Griffith and Elvis Costello. He has published reviews in "New York Times", "Stereo Review", "USA Today", "Los Angeles Times", "Miami Herald", "Philadelphia Inquirer" and other magazines. Died in a stage performance at the Florida 30A Songwriter Festival.

, 86 years old, died on January 21.

1972-2006, editor of "Entertainment Business" magazine. Tennessee Sports Writer (1958-72). Race announcer at the Nashville Motor Speedway in the 1970s. Columnist for Outdoor Entertainment Enterprise Association (2007-2019). Member of the American Hall of Honor Performers Alliance, member of the International Association of Independent Actors Hall of Fame.

, Now 63 years old, died on January 24.

Former hairstylist, personal assistant, property manager, travel coordinator for Dolly. The widow of drummer Martin Parker (1952-2015) is famous for his collaborations with Vince, Skaggs, Patty, Alison and others.

, 85 years old, died on January 26.

The last surviving member of the original Kingston Trio. The folk band topped the pop chart with the Appalachian folk song "Tom Dooley" (1958) and won the first Country Grammy Award.

77 years old, died on January 27.

Nashville’s songwriters have contributed to “Seven Spanish Angels” (Willie & Ray Charles), “Weekend Friends” (Con Hunley), “Don’t Look Back” (Gary Morris), “Forget Me” (Bellamys) and “Mrs Why "Why" (Morris), "Let the music cheer you up" (Reba), "After those years" (Oak), "Love the last moment you were not seen by me" (John Schneider), "Everything Gone" (Morris), "Country Girl" (Schneider), "I have the heart of rock" (Clapton), "Farm Down" (Proud), "If I didn't have any pride" (John Bay Inside), it’s not real” (Mark Gray), “Country Until I Die” (John Anderson), “But I Will” (Faith). Worked for the R&B band The Dapps on King Records. The song was also written by Aretha , 4 tops, Rod Stewart, Delbert, Rita Coolidge, Etta James, Isaac Hayes and Country Hall of Fame members Conway, Brenda, Merle, Randy, Waylon, Alabama, Cash, Jones, Don Williams, Glen Campbell editing.

, Now 70 years old, died on January 29.

Folk music co-author, co-producer

(1967), an important turning point in gospel music. (Full name: Wallace·Edward·Len·Little)

, 88 years old this year, passed away on January 31.

Fiddler with Benny & Vallie Cain, Joe Sacra, Bluegrass Buddies and his band The Sensations. Rebel recording artist. Former Virginia Violin Championship champion.

, Now 81 years old, died on February 3.

One of the earliest female DJs in Nashville (1955, WLAC). Miss Tennessee USA was crowned as a print and runway fashion model in the 1960s. Established his own American Model Institute (1980) and American Model, Actor and Actor (AMAX) (1990) business. Known as "the model maker of the South". A spokesperson for the Easter Seal Foundation, active on many other charity committees.

73 years old, died on February 4.

Steel guitarist for the new rider of the Purple Sage. It is famous for its popular works in "Panama Red", "Whiskey", "Gypsy Cowboy" and other bands.

, 56 years old, died on February 6.

Co-owner of LGBTQ+ friendly night show The Tribe and Play.

, 69 years old, died on February 11.

The drummers of Bob Pierce and the Voice of Nashville (1966-72) and Bob Ruman's band (1972-76) are the works of lifelong friend Buddy Cannon (Buddy Cannon). Participate in the performance with Cal Smith, Ray Price, Dr. Hook, Buddy Emmons, Joe Carter, Tompall Glaser, Dean Dillon and others. "I want to know who is holding my baby" co-authored with white people in 1983, this is the top ten hits of white people.

, Now 87 years old, died on February 12.

Willie is Nelson's drummer and long-term friend. Willie's songs "Me and Paul" (1985) and "The Devil in a Sleeping Bag" (1973) live forever.

, Aged 69, died on February 12.

Banjo player competing on TV

Only 11 years old. Later worked in the Bluegrass band of the Powell Brothers, Larry Sparks, Harley Allen and Wendy Miller.

, 54 years old, died on February 14.

Country singer with CD

(2003),

(2007). Host a TV show

(Athlete Channel),

(CarbonTV0,

(Athlete Channel). Performer of CMA Music Festival. The child committed suicide after allegations of sex.

, Aged 79, died on February 15.

The old banjo player, co-founded the famous and influential revival band Highwoods String Band. Very popular at Rounder Records and festivals in the 1970s. Later in the Backwoods band (1980s), Woodshed All-Stars (1990s) both performed on Rounder.

, Now 78 years old, died on February 26.

A trumpeter who has led the Nashville Jazz Orchestra for 25 years. He has performed for Aretha, BB, Randy Brecker, Michael McDonald, Reba, Mavericks, Delbert, Boots, etc. band. The performance is seductive, with four tops, Lee Greenwood, Dinah Shore, Andy Williams, Augustus, etc.

, At the age of 96, died on March 1.

The R&B/Soul Music Disc Jockey on WVOL and WSOK is called "Blabber Mouth" Bey.

, Now 83 years old, died on March 7.

Since 1970, he has been the drummer of Merle Haggard band The Strangers. A name check was performed in the name of the LP instrument "Biff Bam Boom".

(1970). An influential "double shuffle" innovator in the field of country music. Strangers in Clint Eastwood Movies

(1980). Investment activities before the original soundtrack

(1967). Performed with Bobby Bare, Roger Miller, Bob Wills, etc.

, Now 62 years old, died on March 9.

Broadcasting engineer for WSMV channel 4.

, Now 71 years old, died on March 13.

Nashville banjo luthier and musician. Created the banjo for Scott Vestal. Play with the Reno brothers.

, Now 86 years old, died on March 14.

Brenda Lee's popular single "Emotions" co-authored with Mel Tillis in 1961. He also co-authored "Nine Men's Tears" for Sue Thompson (1961), Eddy Arnold (1964), and "Moe Bandy" (1978). He has released independent records in NRS, Safari, Silver Dollar, Nashco, SunJay, Stomper Time and other countries for a long time, and is depicted as "The King of Oak Street" (1985) and "One Time Thing" (1988). More than 25 albums have been released.

, 57 years old, died on March 16.

Guitarist for the country band Sixwire, which recorded "Look at Me Now" and "Way Too Deep" on Warner in 2002. The band later became a TV series

,

, CMT

. Previously worked as a soloist at Carlyle Records on CD

, MTM screenwriter, Brothers Phelps lead guitarist Randy Travis.

, 91 years old, died on March 18.

Owner of 

1980-98. Co-founder of the public broadcaster Osborn Communications, 1989-97.

, At the age of 94, died on March 19.

Worker at Sinking Creek Film Festival, film production assistant, poet, essayist, theater actor, and song collaborator with Nashville jazz master WO Smith (1917-1991). Co-founder of the annual Whitland Avenue celebration on July 4th (1977).

, Now 81 years old, died on March 20.

Pop/country superstar. Inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. 15 nominations won three Grammy Awards. He became a CMA male singer in 1979 and became an annual duo in 1978 and 1979 with Duttie West. More than 100 million copies were sold. He has drawn 77 country singles and released more than 65 albums. From "scholar" and "solo" became popular (1958, "that crazy feeling"). Recorded for Columbia Records in the jazz group Bobby Doyle Three (1962). Worked for Kirby Stone Four in New Christie Munster in the 1960s. The first edition released in 1967-75 was named "Just Droped In" (1968) and "But You Know I Love You" (1969). "Ruby Don't Bring Your Love to Town" (1969), "Something Burns" (1970) and joint TV show

(1972). Country solo career began with "Lucille" (1977, CMA Song & Single, Grammy, Golden Record). Other popular songs include "Friends in the Day" (1977), "Love or something like that" (1978), "The Gambler" (1978, Grammy), "She Believes in Me" (1979, Gold), "You Decorate "My Life"" (1979), "County Cof" (1980, Gold Award), "Lady" (1980, Gold Award), "Love Will Make You Turn Around" (1982), "Crazy" (1985), "Morning Desire" (1985)), "Buy Me a Rose" (2000). Cooperated with Dottie West (1932-1991) to produce "Every Time Two Fools Collide" (1978) , "I am not anyone tonight" (1978), "I only need you" (1979), "What are we" Doin'in Love" (1981), etc. The duet with Dolly Parton includes "Island in the Stream" (1983, Platinum), "Real Love" (1985), "You Can't Can Old Friends" (2013) and other duet partners Jin Ka Kim Carnes (1980, "Don’t Fall in Love with the Dreamer"), Sheena Easton (Sheena Easton), "We Tonight" (1983), Ronnie Milsap (Ronnie Milsap, In 1987, "Grammy: Make No Mistakes").

The most popular singer of all time in 1986. Starred in five

TV movie plus

Wait, photographers with museum exhibitions and books

(1986),

(1987). Other books

(1978),

(2001),

(2013). The philanthropist helped Pioneer organize "We are the world" (1985, 4 times more platinum, multiple Grammy Awards). Specialty restaurant: Kenny Rogers (Kenny Rogers) toaster. Music Star Walkway staged and All-Star Tribute Concert 2017. autobiography:

(2012).

, Now 80 years old, died on March 20.

Bluegrass guitarist, mandolinist, resonator guitarist, singer. Recorded LP with his band Big River Boys

(1977) and

(1992).

, Now 80 years old, died on March 22.

A musician at the New York concert, he won the Grammy Award (1973) for his film and won the "Dueling Banjos" (Dueling Banjos),

. Started with the career of Greenbrier Boys (1958-59), then Tarriers (1960-65), Blue Velvet Band (1969). Bob Dylan, head of recording studio, Frankie Valli, Jim Croce, Art Garfunel, Crane West Brothers (Clancy Brothers), Billy Joel (Billy Joel), Melanie (Melanie), Doc Watson (Watson), Judy Collins (Judy Collins), John Denver (John Denver), Tom · Paxton (Tom Paxton), Lawton Wainwright III, Rich Havens, Nancy Griffith, Bate Midler, Barbra Streisand, Herbie Mann, Sha Na Na, Earl Klugh, B, J, Thomas, Willie Nelson, Burt Bacharach, Starland Vocal Band, Buffy Sainte Marie, Ian & Sylvia, Jean Ritchie, Leon Redbone, Blood sweat and tears, etc.

, At the age of 94, died on March 22.

Supporter of the Nashville Masters Violin Championship. He and his wife Dorothy own the Fiddlers BBQ restaurant, which is Opry,

And many stars.

, 56 years old, died on March 22.

Roy Clark has been a banjo player for 25 years. Appeared multiple times

and many more. Own band: Grass. At the age of 10, he was the national banjo champion.

, Now 75 years old, died on March 25.

Music distributor, songwriter, musician, business executive. Ray Stevens' brother wrote songs for him, hosted performances, conducted business management, appeared in videos, and supervised merchandise sales. Former MCA music.

, Now 91 years old, died on March 28.

Singer and lyricist, once known as one of the "Mrs. Ole Ole Opry" and a senior actor on the show. Recorded 15 albums 1960-1986. There are 30 titles on the charts, including the solo album "With You" (1960), "Bad Seed" (1966) and Grammy nominated "Evil Mind" (1966) and "My Son" (1968). Duo partner Bill Anderson's popular works include "For Love" (1967), "If Everything Is the Same" (1969), "One Day We Are Together" (1970), and "Unsatisfied" (1971) ). Tammy, Carters, Cash's harmony singer ("Daddy Sang Bass" in 1969, singing "Mang sang tenor"), as well as "Sky Ghost Riders", "Gone Girl", "I Will Rock and Roll", etc.). 1957-67 Married to Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Harlan Howard (1927-2002). Started his career on the West Coast. Recorded Harlan's 1958-59 "Pick me up on the road" and "I wish I could fall in love". Both are later national standards. Duets 1958-60 and Wynn Stewart (1934-1985) "Wrong Company", "Lifestyle of the Other Half", "Yankee Home". Since 1960, he has been a model singer for Patsy Cline in Nashville (through Harlan's work "I fell to pieces", "When I'm With You", "He Calls Me Baby", etc.). Katie Wells (Write Kitty Wells) sang "Just Cry" (1966), Anderson (Anderson) sang "Love is an accident" (1970) and his single "Marriage Breaks More" What a wonderful love" (1971), "My Son" (1968)), "The Life of a Country Girl Singer" (1981), "Jim's Bell" (cash), "Christmas" ( Cash), "Wherever You Are" (Genen Shepard) and Conway songs, Brothers Osborne, Tammy and others. She and Anderson co-wrote the hit song duo "Unsatisfied" and Connie Smith's hit song "I Never Stop Loving You" (1970). In the following years, people active in veterans affairs campaigned for the Vietnam War Memorial and were spokespersons for the Veterans Administration. autobiography

(1987). (Real name: Lula Grace Johnson).

, Now 81 years old, died on March 29.

The former manager of Johnny Paycheck. Acted as the performance promoter and booking agent of the "Legend Festival" country concert through "Midnight Special Production". (Full name: Donald Robert Martel).

, Now 61 years old, died on March 29.

Ole Opry star. More than 20 hits. Four gold records and two platinum albums. The songwriter who co-authored 9 hits and also contributed to Jo Dee Messina ("I gave a damn guy a fuck", 2005), Holly Dunn ("My Heart Again", 1989), Tim McGraw ( "Memory Lane", 1993), Conway Twitty ("I am the only thing I am against you", 1993), Hank Thompson ("Love on the Rock", 1988) etc. Began to work in Oklahoma evangelical groups (for example, Higher Power) and bluegrass band The Special Edition. Since 1986, auditioning "I Cry for You" in Nashville (Ricky Van Shelton), "Birthplace" (Alabama), "You Are Not a Cost" (Billy Dean), Crossing My Heart" (Strait). His hit songs are "Home" (1990) and "If You Want Me To" from 1991-92, "If Devil in Empty Pocket Dance", " "New Way (Lighting a Old Flame)", "Is It Cold in here," "The spaceship that won't appear", "Don't ask too much" (Grammy-nominated duet with Mary Chapin Carpenter) . "I don't need your rocking chair" jointly awarded by the CMA Award in 1993 and George Jones (George Jones). Selected into the Opry cast, co-hosted the IBMA Award in 1993. The most watched films since then are "Honky Tonk Attitude" (1993), "Prop Me Up the Jukebox" (1993), "John Deere Green" (1994), "Third Rock from "The Sun" (1994), "Pickup" "People" (1994, later became the jingle of Ford Trucks National Advertising), "I fell in love with the capital U" (1995), "Bigger than the Beatles" (1996), "Country" (1996). 1997: Played the CRB Humanitarian Award in Cash TV Movie

, The Great Marshall of the Nashville Christmas Parade. Later films released include "Texas Heartache" (1998), "Old Train" (1998, Grammy and Marty Stewart and others), "Night to Remember" (1999), "Quit Smoking" "Zer" (1999), "Forever Somethin" (2000), "In another world" (2001), "Tougher than nails" (2004). Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame 2002.

2010.

CD with Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, 2013. The name was confirmed in Jason Aldean's "1994" (2012) and Chris Young's "Raised on Country" (2019). The first music star to succumb to the coronavirus pandemic.

67 years old, died on March 31.

The former radio character of WLAC is "Bear Bradley." Later, he conducted media sales in Turner Broadcasting, CNN, Petry, NBC/Universal.

, Now 73 years old, died on April 4.

The songwriter’s classic work "Dawn of Delta" (Tanya, 1972; Helen Reddy, 1973), "The Ring" (Cymarron, 1971; Tompal and Glasser Brothers, 1971); "Hell and "High Water" (T. Graham, 1986); "Reuben" James (Kenny & First Edition, 1969), "Baby, baby, I know you are a lady" (David Houston (David Houston) Houston, 1970), "Somebody New" (Billy Ray, 1993), "Tell all brothers" (Kenny Rogers) (1970). It also includes "Someone cares" (Da Springfield, 1970), "Texas is everywhere" (William, 1986), "Dance in the circle" (Tim Ryan, 1990), and "Five fines." The dollar" (Chris LeDuz, 1999), "Music to make money for money" (Buffett, 1974). The song was also written by Anne Murray, Andy Williams, Eydie Gorme, Merle, Ferlin, Shirley Bassey, Recorded by Percy Faith, George Hamilton IV, Leo Kottke, Roy Drusky, Arthur Prysock, Jim Ed Brown, Ed Bruce, Vikki Carr, Peggy Lee. Featured actors in TV series

, Plus movie

(1982),

(1984),

(1987),

(1985),

(1997),

(1983), and 

(1987). A dozen albums have been recorded on Capitol, Buddah, TAM, etc.

, Aged 84, died on April 6.

Country singer, songwriter, musician. In the 1960s, he was a recording artist under the labels of Starday ("Wild Running"), Philips ("You Stills With Me"), Hickory ("Bayou Girl"), Penny Stock, Texas International, and Wizard. Conway Eddy Raven's travel companion. Songwriters include editing by Twitty ("You Put There"), Strait ("Neon Line") and Neal McCoy ("Why Not Tonight"). (Real name: James Picard Jr.)

, Aged 84, died on April 7.

Co-founder of TPAC agency studio. Provided a live performance coach for country artists in the 1980s. Lifelong drama educator.

, Now 73 years old, died on April 7.

Member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2003). Winner of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2020). American Music Association Musician of the Year 2005, 2017, 2020. 2018 BMI Trailblazer Award. Inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019). Pioneer in marketing music through his own record. Wrote or co-wrote Don Williams’ "Love Blows" (1983), Bonnie Wright’s "Montgomery’s Angels" (1974), Lynn Anderson’s "Paradise" (1975), Channel’s "I I just want to dance with you" (1998). LP debut

(1971) Including "Sam Stone", "Illegal Smile", "Spanish Pipe Dream". Bette Midler promoted "Hello there." Raitt, like Carrow Simon and Carly Simon of Tanya, are both "Angels of Montgomery." LP's "Heaven" was edited by Everlys, Jackie DeShannon, Cash, Tom T., Dwight, Fogerty and Anderson.

The album was selected into the 2015 Grammy Hall of Fame.

(1972) = "Souvenir" sung by "The Late John Garfield Bruce" edited by Steve Goodman, Country Gentleman, Maggie Bell and Christopherson. Prine was nominated for the best newcomer in the 1972 Grammy Awards.

(1973) = "Please don't bury me", "Prison Christmas", "Dear Abby". Its "Grandpa is a carpenter" was recorded by the dirt band of "Lonely Standard Time". In 1975, David Allan Coe sang "You Will Never Call Me by My Name" (Singer and Steve Goodman (Steve Goodman) cow satire, but no Praised).

(1975),

(Gold Disc, 1976),

(In 1978, Miranda, Norah Jones, "Green on Red" abridged "That's How the World Works".

(1979),

(1980). Prine moved to Nashville in 1980 and established its own Oh Boy brand.

(1984) = Wynette, Gail Davies, "Unmarried Father" tailored by Cash.

(1986) = "The Speed ​​of the Voice of Lonely", sung by Nanci Griffith, Kim Carnes, Amos Lee, Gove, and added "I just want to dance with you".

(1990) = "The oldest baby in the world" tailored by Bobby Bare.

(1991 Grammy Awards) = "All the Best" won by Zac Brown.

(1998),

(1999 CD with Yearwood, Connie, Melba, Emmylou, Patty, Iris DeMent, etc.). Appeared in a Billy Bob Thornton movie

(2001). Other albums include 

(2000),

(2005 Grammy Awards),

(Duo with Mac Wiseman in 2007 [1925-2019]),

(2011),

(In 2016, duet with Lee Ann Womack, Mattia, Miranda, Kacey, Krauss, etc.).

(2018) His best-selling album was nominated for three Grammy Awards. Victims of Coronavirus.

79-year-old JR. Died on April 8.

A popular recording artist in Nashville, the most popular record is "My Heart is an Open Book" in 1959. Also drawn with Decca singles "If You Don't Want My Lovin" (1959), "Lucky Devil" (1959), "Exclusively Yours" (1960).

, 82 years old, died on April 12.

Reporter for 33 years. Kenny Baker (Kenny Baker), Butch Robbins (Butch Robbins), Gene Parsons (Gene Parsons) and Hazel Dickens (Hazel Dickens) guitarist. A&R directors at Briar Records in the 1970s, including records by Colonel Kentucky. In the Lonesome River Boys before 1958-61.

, 68 years old this year, passed away on April 12.

MCA music author, tailored from "Oak Ridge Boys" ("Too Much Heartache", 1988). Previously in Dakota's Buoy ("Timothy" in 1971), in the rock band of "If All Night" in 1980.

, Aged 95, died on April 13.

Fiddler and violin maker. Instruments made for Ricky Skaggs, Gene Elders, Billy Hurt and the family band The Connor Brothers.

, Now 91 years old, died on April 14.

The Nashville lawyer who hosted the WLAC talk show

In the 1970s. Saxophone player of the big band The Establishment.

, Now 77 years old, died on April 15.

The gospel of being a singer, songwriter, record producer, and TV producer is great. He started working on politicians and Oak Ridge Boys (3 albums) in the 1960s, then into Imperials (12 albums) in the 1970s, and Bill Gaither Trio and Gaither Vocal Band (over 10 albums) in the 1980s. There are also 20 solo albums. "There is no other name except Jesus", "Hallelujah praises the Lamb", "Jesus is the Lord for me" songwriter. Recorded songs by Talleys, Whiteheart, Sandi Patty, Kelly Nelon Thompson, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, etc. The cathedral, Terri Gibbs, Lulu Roman, Talleys and other recorded songs. Production of Branson TV series

Acting in the 1990s

2000s. Co-host

year 1987.

, Aged 59, died on April 15.

The songwriter of Bluegrass has provided more than 50 titles for Dave Adkins, Cumberland Gap Connection, Marty Raybon, Lizzy Long, Junior Sisk, etc. He is also a recording artist.

, Now 74 years old, died on April 15.

Member of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. Studio owner, engineer, producer. Memphis Music Ambassador, became the co-founder of the City Chapter of the Recording Academy in 1973. The engineering record was provided by Willie Nelson (

), Jerry Jeff Walker ("Mr Bojangles"), amazing rhythm ace ("third-rate romance", "the end is out of sight"), Phineas Newborn, Jackie De Shannon, Jim Post, Alex Chilton, Panther burns. Co-produced John Prine's 1979 record

And Jerry Lee Lewis (Jerry Lee Lewis) record was released in 2014,

. Also collaborated with pop/rock band Randy & Radiants, Gentrys. The son of Sam Phillips (1923-2003), the founder of Sun Records, provided valuable help to Peter Guralnick’s biography

(2014). He also helped organize the Country Music Hall of Fame exhibition "Rock UFO: Sam Phillips' Cosmic Genius" (2015-16).

, Now 81 years old, died on April 20.

Nashville actor and missionary, the most famous in the TV series is "Eb Dawson"

1965-71. In the movie

(1994),

(1974).

, Now 80 years old, died on April 24.

Bass singer, songwriter and comedian of Statler Brothers. Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007. CMA Group 1972-77, 79, 80, 84 years old. Made 48

Awards. Act has its own TNN cable series from 1991-98, which became the network's most acclaimed program. Harold wrote when Statlers shined in 1970: "The bed of roses." He and his brother Don Reid (Don Reid) co-wrote the hit songs of the 1970s: "Do You Remember This" (1972), Grammy Award "57-year-old Class" (1972), "Back Keep Me Back" (1973), "What Happened to Randolph Scott" (1973), "I Wrote Something" (1978), "You Know You Are My Sunshine" (1978) Years), "The Official Historian of Shirley Jean Burrell" (1978), "How to Become a Country Star" (1979). The Reid Brothers also co-wrote the hit singles of the 80s "Better Than I Did Then" (1980), "Don't Wait on Me" (1981), and "Whatever" (1982) , "Guilty" (1983), "Sweeter and Sweeter" (1986), "If we are going to be sad, let's start" (1988). Harold's comedy adaptation self-directed imitation The group Lean "Roage" Moran and Cadillac Cowboys. Cash & Statlers, which was discovered in his tour 1964-71, was also in the Cash web drama 1969 Performed in -71. The group recorded more than 50 albums and won 13 gold and 8 platinum. Statlers ranked 66 on the list and ranked in the top 10. In 1970-95, a large-scale event was held in Staunton, Virginia. The "Happy Birthday in the United States" was celebrated on July 4. The bill was retired in 2002. Don and Harold Reid co-authored the history of the organization

(2008).

67 years old, died on April 24.

Music row meeting drummer. Before the 1970s, it was the Nashville Brothers Gathering Performance Band Glory.

, Aged 65, died on April 24.

Nashville journalist, photographer, video producer, publishing entrepreneur, music expert. In the mid-1970s, one of the first recording studios was opened in Franklin, Tennessee. Launched in 1977-80

, Nashville’s first alternative magazine, next

paper. writer

. Written or co-authored 53 books, including Memoirs of Danny Davis

. Independent film producer. Music videos by Amy Grant, Morgan Heritage and others.

, 57 years old, died on April 24.

Drivin'N Cryin's drummer, the concrete blonde, moved to Nashville and worked for Willie Heath Neal, Lillie Mae, Travis Stephens, Kenneth Brian, Ether Dogs, Brian N. Hooks, Floyd The Barber, Escape Goats, Uncle Slim, Shadow 15 Drumming and peaceful crying is both live and recorded.

, Now 80 years old, died on April 25.

Independent country singer, songwriter, distributor of the 2011 CD

As Jim Lusk and "Fake Cowboy." Co-authored "Start Over" (Vern Gosdin, David Houston, 1978), "I Can Almost Feel Feelin" (LeGardes, 1979) and "I Remember" (the theme song of the four guys). The song was also recorded by Dorsey Burnette, RW Blackwood, Jay Lee Webb, and Gary S. Paxton. 2009 Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.

, 30 years old, died on May 2.

Nashville pop and country singer with EP

(2009),

(2010),

(2012),

(2015). Singles "this little girl", "we are shit", "actually love", "forget you", "a crying game", "oil and water", "dream". Signed with RCA, Vel and Thirty Tigers.

, Aged 79, died on May 4.

Known as "Suzabelle", the hoop-shaped southern greeter in Opryland, USA. The preserver/restorer of historical heritage-Lords House (Franklin), Moreland Plantation (Brentwood), Longview Mansion (Nadwell Cardwell Lane), Clover Bottom (Donaldson), Belmont Building (Nashville). The antique appraiser is called the "Single Woman Roadshow".

, 64 years old this year, died on May 7.

Vince Gill's guitar skills and best friend for 30 years. Also cooperated with The Chicks, Reba, Yearwood, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, CSN.

, Now 87 years old, died on May 9.

Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, started and ended his career in Music City. In the early 1950s, he became famous in Macon in Gearogia, and then flourished in the clubs of North Nashville, which became his second hometown. From the club in Fayetteville, Tennessee, to record the album in New Orleans The final "Tutti Frutti" was launched by Nashville's 50,000 watt WLAC 1955 and came out in 1956. "Long Tall Sally", "Slippin' and Slidin", "Rip It Up", and "Ready Teddy" came out in 1956. And international rock tour, and appeared in early rock movies

. Click "Lucille", "Send Me Some Lovin", "The Girl Cant Cant Help", "Jenny, Jenny", "Knock a Knockin", "Good Golly Molly Miss," "Oooh My Soul" (1957) -58 . A charismatic performance, with fanatical piano playing, hoarse vocals, prancing dance steps on stage, flashy costumes, wild swings, distorted facial expressions, and passionate explosions. Pioneer male rock stars wear mascara and dense makeup, showing fluid sexual desire. Also one of the early rock musicians, he broke down barriers and attracted blacks and whites to perform. Pat Boone of Nashville notoriously played down Richard's brutal character and featured "Tutti Frutti" on the cover. But other artists related to Nashville also paid tribute to him, including Elvis, Everlis, Bill Haley, Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, and Jerry Lee. Record, record LP, 1958. Coming back in 1964, "Bama Lama Bama Toilet" returned to rock. Worked with Jimi Hendrix in Nimiville and hired his band The Upsetters 1964-65. The 1970 "Greenwood Mississippi" single created some regional countries/ Regional chart. Return to the Music City and re-record popular songs for K-Tel Records in 1976. Gospel LP

Recorded in Nashville in 1979. Rock stars see Little Richard as an influence—The Beetle, Stone, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince, Steve Wonder, Otis, Bowie, Dylan, Fergarty , And piano performers Elton, Millsap, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, Leon Russell. Autobiography in 1984. The 1986 movie "Great Gosh A-Mighty" reappeared on the movie charts

, Including TV series Full House, Columbo, Miami Vice, Baywatch, etc. In 1986, he was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Starred on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990. 1993 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. "The Tall Sally", "Tutti Frutti", "Lucille" and the first LP in 1957

All in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Re-established contact with Nashville 1994 by recording "Somethin' Else" with Tanya in the All-Star CD Rhythm,

. Performed at the CMA Awards. Moved to the Nashville area around 2005, living in the Hilton City and Tullahoma City of Tennessee. Inducted into the 2003 Songwriters Hall of Fame. Served as a star on the Avenue of Stars in the City of Music in 2008. In Nashville, the 2015 Museum of African American Music and the Governor of Tennessee Art Award also paid tribute to him. 2019. (Birth name: Richard Penniman).

, 91 years old, died on May 11.

Bakersfield Voice Entrepreneur. In 1952, he sang with Bonnie Owens and created "Dear John Wright". Won the honor of co-author, Ferlin Husky and Jean Shepard released and performed the cover version of Steel, which became Bakersfield's first national hit record in 1953. Co-founded the first recording studio in New York City and cut Buck Owens' "Hot Dog" (as "Corky Jones") and Wally Lewis' "Catherine". Established Tally Records with his cousin Lewis Talley (Lewis Talley). Label founded Merle Haggard, and Irving was responsible for his management all his life. Tally Records owns the original version of Bobby Austin's 1966 "Apartment 9" (written by Owen/Austin/Johnny Paycheck), which was a hit single from Wynette in 1967. Label also recorded singles of Bonnie Owens, Harlan Howard, Cousin Herb Henson, Cliff Crofford, Bill Carter, George Rich, and Abe Mulkey )Wait. Irving also wrote the 1959 best-selling album "Same Old Me" by Ray Price. Steel guitarist in Blackboard & Lucky Spot Bakersfield venue and TV show

. (Real name: Charles Owen).

, Now 81 years old, died on May 13.

The Nashville Children’s TV Show was originally "Miss Mary"

In the 1960s.

, Now 90 years old, died on May 14.

It used to be Snr. Vice President of Operations at Nashville Television Group Multimedia Entertainment, Inc. Distributed several United Nations series. He also worked in the Pittsburgh radio and television station in Columbus, Cincinnati. Chairman of the TV Academy’s long-term Emmy Awards ceremony. (Full name: Richard C. Thrall Jr.)

, At the age of 93, died on May 19.

The founder of Bar D Wranglers, the cowboy band has been an attractive cowboy band at Bar D Chuckwagon Supper near Colardo Durango since 1969. The band recorded songs with Charlie Daniels and was a guest on Opry. He started his career in 1953 and worked at a similar Flying W Ranch entertainment in Colorado Springs.

, 82 years old, died on May 20.

Banjo manufacturer, who has created musical instruments for David Holt, Marc Pruett and others. He is also an Appalachian banjo player and banjo historian.

, Now 81 years old, died on May 20.

Known as "the grandfather of Canadian bluegrass." Promoter The sponsor of festivals and tours in Ontario. River Valley Music Park was established in 1984, River Valley Bluegrass Jamboree was established in 1985, and Country & Bluegrass Gathering was established in 1988. The park is still the main Bluegrass destination.

, Now 77 years old, died on May 23.

Senior national record promoter and music dealer. CBS Records 1970-76 (George Jones, Marty, Tammy, Cash, Ray Price, Lynn Anderson, Joe Stapley, Charlie Rich, Tania, Gatlin, Cohen Wait). 1976-83 National Promotion Director at Wmmers (Emmylou, Margo Smith, John Anderson, TG, Frizzell & West, Hank Jr., Gail Davies, Bellamys, etc.). Own company Chart Attack 1984-97 (promoted BJ Thomas, Ricky Van, Diffie, Earl Thomas, etc.). Promoted to Vice President Asylum 1997-2001 (Brian White, Kevin Sharp, George Jones, Laila McCann, Mark Nesler, Mount Woden, etc.). He is also a real estate entrepreneur with the property of Music Row. Owner BDM management (Mark Chesnutt). It used to be a regional promotion for the Houston Capitol.

, Aged 65, died on May 25.

Bob Dylan's long-time steel guitarist. Founding member of Steve Earle's band The Dukes on LP

(1986), Exit 0 (1987),

(1988),

(1989). Also supports REM, Suzy Bogguss, Sara Evans. Accompanied by Dylan's 1992-99 trip and many albums, including Grammy Award winners

(1997). Resumption of work through meetings of Los Lobos, Ben Folds, Joe Henry, Webb Wilder, Shawn Camp, Kathy Chiavola, Ryan Adams, Jim Lauderdale. personal album

(1999). Since 2010, meetings have been held with Will Hoge, Billy Ray, Greta Gaines, Old Crow, Kacey Musgraves and others. Father of singer and composer Rayland Baxter. Play in his album

(2015),

(2018).

, Now 81 years old, died on June 2.

The guitarist of Opry has more than 60 years of history and is the longest-term musician on the show. They are also prolific studio musicians. Their performance standards include "He doesn't love her anymore today", "Gambler", "Standing next to your man", "I am an uncool country in the country", "Ai Members such as Elvira and Amarillo in the morning began working in the Louvin Brothers Band in 1958. Former member of Ferlin Husky band. More than 500 lessons are played every year in the studio career. Good at playing acoustic and electric guitars, and playing lead and rhythm at the same time. Known as the "smoothness master", it makes complex picking effortless. In the 1970s, Moe Bandy, Mickey Newbury, Freddie Hart ("Easy Lovin'"), JJ Cale, Dolly ("My Tennessee Mountain Home"), Waylon, Film Soundtrack Festival

, Millsap ("Almost like a song," "Smoky Mountain Rain"), Cash, Tabb. In the 1980s, Amy Grant, John Denver, Straits, Tom Jones, Reba ("How Blue"), KD Lang, Whites, Ai Lun ("Here in the Real World"), Wayne Newton, Wilne Gostin, Will Gostin, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, BJ ("Two Car Garage") , Keith Whitley, Lace Dalton, David Allen Co, Charlie Ritchie. In the 1990s, Lorrie Morgan, Gene Watson, Florida Boys, John Conley, Ed Bruce, Ray Charles, Hank Rocklin, the rider in the sky, Graham Brown et al. The people who listen to the music are Hall of Famer George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Connie, Dotty, Conway, Loretta, Barbara, Roy Clark, Jean Shepard, Eddie Arnold, Ray Price, Potter, Pride, Fallon, Oakes, Steller, Don Gibson, Bill Anderson, Charlie McCoy. In the annual NARAS Super Pickup Awards in the 1970s and 1980s, he was repeatedly named "the most valuable acoustic player". He joined the Opry band in 1967 and was later promoted to head of the band. Performed in more Opry performances than anyone else in history. On its 60th anniversary, Opry’s rehearsal space named it the Jimmy Capps Music Room. Performed in the "House Band" for more than 20 years of CMA Awards. Play normally on RFD-TV

Since 2009, he has been called the "Sheriff". autobiography,

, 2018.

, Aged 69, died on June 8.

Member of the popular singer group Pointer Sisters. Act won the Country Grammy Award for the 1974 "Fairy Tale" single she co-authored. Sister Anita later collaborated with Nashville duet partner Earl Thomas Conley. Bonnie left the group and had a successful disco and soul solo career in Motown ("Heaven Must Give You" in 1979, etc.).

, 82 years old, died on June 11.

A songwriter deeply influenced by country music, he published "I'm Just Going Home and Counting Memories" (Bobby Wright, No. 75, 1975; Karl Smith, No. 15, 1977; John Anderson, No. 1982) No. 7; Tim Barrett, 1984; Jack Scott, 2015). There is also "Hold Me" (Barbara Mandrell, No. 12, 1977). Others include "until better memories come" (Shelby Lynne, 1990; Mark Chesnutt, 1993; Gene Watson, 2009) and "last night will come again" (Leroy Van Dyke, 1972; Loretta Lynn, 1973) year). (Full name: Glenn Ray McGuirt)

, 69 years old, died on June 12.

Tim McGraw (Tim McGraw)'s first breakthrough work "Don't Take the Girl" (Don't Take the Girl) co-author, won the BMI award 2 million US dollars. BMI has also registered more than 50 other books, including "If You Think You Are Alone" (Ray Price, 2002).

, 27 years old, died on June 13.

The 27-year-old daughter of Hank Williams Jr. was killed in a car accident in Henry County, Tennessee.

, Now 75 years old, died on June 15.

Singer, lyricist, promoter, and event planner, founded The Chapel in Nashville in 1991. BenFolds, Taylor, Martina, Cash, Waylon, Sheryl, Rascal Flatts, etc. use this space as a video/film shooting location and/or shooting background.

, Now 60 years old, died on June 19.

Nashville singer, songwriter, musician. It started with the Nashville rock band Munchkin. Bassist in McBride & The Ride ("Sacred Place", "Out of My Heart", "One Night", "Love for the Unrestrained Heart", "Hurry up and Sunset", 1992-93). Founding member Palomino Road ("Why Baby Why", 1993). Also in Sammy Kershaw's band. CCM solo singer and singer. (Full name: Randall Wayne Frazier).

, 64 years old, died on June 19.

Long-term executive assistant to producer/label executor Jimmy Bowen. Former performer.

, 66 years old this year, died on June 24.

Shanandoah, Mac McMcAnally, John Prine, Ricky Skaggs, Alabama, Warspreaded Panic, TG Sheppard, Vern Gosdin, Mac Davis, Roy Orbison, Thelma Houston and other record labels won the Grammy Award winner Muscle Shoals studio engineer.

, Now 70 years old, died on June 27.

Inductees from the Musicians Hall of Fame are members of the "Shoal Rhythm Festival". Bob Seger ("The Main Street"), Joan Baez, Paul Simon ("Kodachrome"), Rod Stewart ("Tonight's the Night"), Staple Singers, Wilson Pickett, Joe Cocker and Barbra, the lead guitarists in the 70s and 80s, Streisand & Barry Gibb ("Sin"), Paul Anka, Kim Carnes, Luther Ingram ("[[If it is wrong to love you] I don't want to be right"), Mary MacGregor "The pain between two lovers"). Also supports Nashville artists Hank Jr., Becky Hobbs, Dobie Gray, Willie, Paul Davis, Billy Swan, Narvel Felts, Russell Smith and Marie Osmond. Produced Sailcat ("Motorcycle Mom"). Members of LeBlanc & Carr ("Falling") and Boatz. Two solo albums 1975 and 1978. Before it was Hour Glass and Allman Joys 1968.

, 82 years old, died on June 28.

Gospel songwriter, cut by Speer Family, Jimmy Snow, Dignity Quartet, Chuck Wagon Gang, Imperials, Trevecca Choir, etc. Also minister of Nazareth.

, Now 81 years old, died on June 30.

Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb and other drummers. The Nashvillians are famous for being members of the musical Meister Band in the Gerst Haus restaurant. (Full name: Maurice Lonas)

, Aged 52, died on July 3.

Country singer and composer. Co-authored Tim McGraw's breakthrough first place in 1994 was "Don't Take That Girl". Often referred to as "Craig J. Martin", he entertained in Nashville Shores, listening room cafe, Maxwell House Hotel, etc., and released a single "I have a dream", "Let him take you home", "I am a child" trouble. "Writing songs for George Jones, Southern Comfort, Rod Stewart, Backstreet Boys, etc.. Clinton Gregory recorded several of Martin’s songs, including music video lovers’ favorite "She Did It" .Western Flyer with his "What will You Do with ME" (will become the world's top 40 countries in 1996) (full name: Craig Matthew Martin Sr.).

, Now 83 years old, died on July 6.

Member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ole Opry actor. The midstream of southern rock music, Zhu, has sold more than 13 million albums and won Grammy, Dove, CMA, BMI and ACM awards. More than 35 titles are drawn. Organize the famous multi-act and multi-type volunteer jam activities. It was first recorded by his own band The Rockets, a "Jaguar" rock instrument in 1959. In 1964, he co-authored the Elvis Presley song "It Hurts Me". Moved to Nashville in 1967, and worked as Marty Robbins, Claude King, Johnny Cash, Pete Seager, Leonard Cohen, Al Cooper and Ringo Starr Musician. Be famous on Dylan Nashville LP

1969-70. Youngbloods LP produced in 1969-70

. His first solo record album is named LP1970. Formed the Charlie Daniels Band (Charlie Daniels Band), and won the 1973 top ten popular song "Uneasy Rider". Served as a volunteer army in 1974. Southern rock national anthem "The South's Gonna Do It", "Long Haired Country Boy" in 1975. In 1976, it was the first country music "Texas" to enter the top 40. Breakthrough LP

Contains the 1979 popular music and country music blockbuster "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and won the Grammy Award and CMA Award. Songs and bands in the movie "Urban Cowboy". The second important performance of "In America" ​​was in 1980. "Legend of Wooly Swamp" (1980), "Carolina" (1981), "Sweet Home Alabama" (1981) in rock and country music playlists. The final hit by the band "Still in Saigon" (1982). Subsequent major countries released "American Farmer" (1985), "Still Hurtin'Me" (1986), "Drinkin'My Baby Goodbye" (1986), "Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues" (1988), "Simple Man" ( 1989). ), "Mr. DJ" (1990), "(What this world needs are more country folks") (1990), "All night long" (cooperating with the Montgomery Gentleman, 2000), "This is either tatters or banners "(2001). Nine gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums;

 Double platinum,

Triple Platinum

Quadruple platinum. "The Devil descends into Georgia" 1979 CMA single and Grammy Award, best country vocal performance by Duo or Group. Daniels was also the CMA Instrument Expert of the Year in 1979, and China Development Bank (CDB) won the CMA Instrument of the Year Award in 1979 and 1980. Cancer research, muscular dystrophy, farmer assistance, military philanthropist. Created the "Journey House Program 2014" to benefit veterans. In 1995, he won the Pigeon Award from GMA in 1997. He won the BMI Icon Award in 2005 and the American Free Speech Award from the American Music Association in 2006. He joined Opry as an actor in 2008 and was inducted into the 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame. books:

(2005),

(2017),

, 69 years old, died on July 8.

Crystal Gayle's store manager. In Belle Meade, she managed Crystal's exquisite gifts and jewelry for more than 20 years. She also sold CDs and travel goods. Photographer. Art collector.

, Now 87 years old, died on July 8.

The founder of The Great Escape, the most famous second-hand record and comic retail chain. Early careers included hit songwriters, recording artists, managers, distributors, record producers, song inserters, record company directors, and studio owners. He started his music business in Missouri by co-writing "That's It" for Porter Wagoner in 1953. Among the top ten are "Carmark Smith" (trademark) Carl Smith (1953), "According to My Heart" Jim Reeves (1956), and Kitty's "Repenting" Wells (1957). I also wrote about George Morgan ("Watch me come home tonight"), Weber Pierce ("One week later" with Kitty Wells), and Brenda Lee before puberty (" Doodle Bug Rag”) and songs created by others. Owned singles on MGM in 1957-58. Co-owned Reevis Studio later became Fidelity Recording. Opened up the Nashville song inserter industry. Representing the Lowery Music songwriting company in Atlanta, including Jerry Reed, Joe South, Ray Stevens, Freddy Weller and Mac Davis. Successfully inserted the songs "Misery Loves Company" (Porter Wagner), "This is all you have to do" (Brenda Lee), and "Walk On By" (Leroy VanDyke). In the 1960s, it entered record production through the branches of Sonny James, Bill Carlisle, Bobby Russell, Lynn Anderson and others. Chart Records was established in 1964. The roster eventually includes Anderson, Johnny Bush, Billy "Crash" Craddock, and managed singer Sandy Posey's hit singles 1966-67 "Born a Woman", "Single Girl", "What a Love in Love Won'" t Do," "I take it back. Continue to work as a songwriter in the 1970s, representing Don Wayne's "Painted Desert Music." Screen gem. Opened "The Great Escape" on Broadway near Vanderbilt. "(Great Escape 1977). Now headquartered in Charlotte, with branches in Madison and Murfreesboro, as well as Bowling Green, Kentucky and Louisville, Kentucky. Sold in 2017 A specialty store, focusing on The Great Escape Music Group, which includes three distribution companies and Great Escape Records, which have achieved some success in the grass.

, Now 81 years old, died on July 10.

Owner/operator of Nashville Black Radio Stations WVOL and WQQK ("92 Q"). The first African American chairman of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. Former Vice President of HCA Meharry. Won the Lifetime Achievement Image Award issued by Nashville NAACP.

, 68 years old this year, died on July 13.

The dimple of Sunshine Bread, the curly blond "Miss Sunshine" child mascot. He later became the lead singer of local rock and country bands, especially one of the first "All Girls" bands in Nashville.

, 68 years old this year, died on July 16.

Drummer of the country rock band "The Tractors", hits "Baby Likes Rock" (1994), "Santa Claus Boogie" (1994), "The Last Time" (1997), "Shortnin' Bread" (1998) year). The group's first CD sold 1 million copies. He is regarded as the founder of "The Voice of Tulsa". Member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Starting from the local hit song "Too Good for Love" in 1966, he worked in "The Rogues Five". Bob Seger (Bob Seger) member of the band 1971-73. In Eric Clapton (Eric Clapton) band 1974-80, sang hit songs "I Shot the Sherriff" (1974), "Wonderful Tonight" (1978), "Lay Down Sally" ( 1978). In Comet 1983 by the rock band Frehley. Back to Clapton 1983-86. Tulsa Conference Musician Supports Leon Russell, "New Bush", "Bee Guise", Bellamy Brothers, Stephen Stills, "Fell Asleep", Freddie King, Peter · Frampton, John Arthur Martinez, Phil Collins, Peter Ron, etc. Produced the 2005 All-Star Album

Including Clapton, Vince Gill, JJ Cale, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Tony Joe White, Bonnie Bramlett, etc.

, Aged 79, died on July 21.

Former vp Cedarwood Publishing. The artist who spun off the record company Dollarie Records (especially Carl Perkins) for Cedarwood, and was the singer of the singles "Country Boy's Dream" and "Shine, Shine, Shine" from 1966-67. Also wrote songs for Cedar. Established his own Denny Music Group in 1965, including JED Records. Single records released by Kent Westbury, Bobby Sykes, Scotty Stoneman, Rusty Adams, Chris Gantry, Jimmy Smart, Max D. Barnes, Ruthie Steele, Audie Ashworth, etc. In 2004, he won the ROPE (Professional Artist Reunion) Lifetime Achievement Award. The country music hall of Hall of Famer Jim Denny (1911-1963), the brother of former music executive Bill Denny (Bill Denny).

, Aged 84, died on July 21.

Record his soul and the blues artist

LP, 1998. Victims of the coronavirus pandemic. (Real name: Bob Willie Jones).

, 54 years old this year, died on July 22.

The violinist won the Nashville Masters in 1983 and later joined Roy Acuff's "Smoky Mountain Boys." Join Alan, Clint, Faith, Wariner, SheDaisy, Pam Tillis and others on the road. He later served as a long-term entertainer at Opryland and became a member of the popular Tennessee Mafia Jug Band.

, 48 years old, died on July 22.

Singer, songwriter and independent country record singer, has a 2003 CD of the same name and a single "I Need to Change". Both are the Cupit Records record company founded by father Jerry Cupit (1954-2014). As a writer of the 2020s for "Memarie Gayle"

Talk about the music career and the struggle against ovarian cancer. A music CD is included with the book. Part of the "Unstoppable" Women's Ministry tour in 2019-20. Designer of "Fearless Memories" jewelry collection. (Full name: Memarie Gayle Cupit Jobe).

, 66 years old this year, died on July 23.

WAKG Music Director and a

Broadcast reporter.

, Aged 84, died on July 24.

Nashville's beloved singer, has heard the voice of Ed Cathey Singers at the annual concert. Perhaps the most racial and widespread incident in Nashville has benefited the homeless, released prisoners and others. Also sang with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.

, 48 years old, died on July 24.

Songwriter and record producer, honors include "Anything Goes" by Florida Georgia State University and "The Shipwreck" by Lori McKenna.

, Now 83 years old, died on July 25.

Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro) residents, has a good reputation in the Hollywood showbiz. More than 200 roles including teen idol movies

(195),

(1956); Category A comedy

(1958),

(1958); Westerners

(1960),

(1969); martial arts flick

(1973) etc.; terrorist features

(1984) etc. Golden Globe Award for Best Rising Star (1958). (Real name: Orrico Carmine).

67 years old, died on July 25.

Country artist Johnny Carver has been a bass player for 14 years.

67 years old, died on July 26.

Bluegrass banjo player. Lester Flatt, Jimmy Martin, James Monroe, Rhonda Vincent, Nashville Grass, Larry Stephenson and Curly Seckler band members. Over 200 recorded Banjo and/or vocals.

, Aged 65, died on July 27.

Multi-instrumentalist, producer and founder of Ricker Music Group and Waltzing Bear Productions.

, 91 years old, died on July 31.

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and legendary show announcer. It was selected into the 1982 Country Music Disc Jockey Hall, the 1995 Texas Music Hall of the Hall of Fame, and the 1999 Texas National Music Hall of Fame. At the WBAP Bill Mack Cargo Show in 1969-2001, Worth, Texas. Empire, Starday, United Artists, Hickory, MGM, Phillips and other singers and songwriters, Starday rock and roll classics "Kitty Cat" and "The Cat Just Goto In Town". Hickory’s regional hit "Ladonna". He successfully wrote lyrics for "Drinking Champagne" (Drinking Champagne) created by Cal Smith in 1968 and George Strait in 1990. He also wrote "Blue" (Blue) recorded by LeAnn Rimes in 1996, which won the ACM Grammy Award for Best Country in the Year. His gospel song "Hold the Hand of Salvation" was recorded by Rimes, Connie, Conway, Bill Monroe, Chuck Wagon Gang, George Hamilton IV, John Conlee, Dale Ann Bradley, etc. The song was also recorded by George Jones, Ray Price, Jerry Lee, Dean Martin, Waylen, Boxcar Willie, Hank Thompson, Don Gibson, Jim Ed, Cash and more. About Sirius/XM The 2001-2011 freight show is still going on. It also hosted the Country Crossroads Gospel Show and the Top Ten Overtime Countdown Show, a national joint organization. TV host

And cable series

. autobiography

In 1971. Victims of the coronavirus pandemic. (Full name: Bill McSmith Jr.)

, 64 years old this year, passed away on August 1.

Murfreesboro natives and UT Speech / Theater graduates became top lighting designers and stage technicians. Designed for Harlem Dance Theater, Alvin Avery American Dance Theater, touring nationwide

, Jill Scott Herron, Branford Marsalis, Bruce Springsteen, Albert King, Pennsylvania Opera House, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Broadway Tour

Wait

, 82 years old, died on August 5.

The personality of the national radio station. Served as the officiant at the Galax Old Fiddler Conference for 44 years. WHHV intern in Hillsdale, Virginia; WBOB Galax, Virginia; WZYD Dobson, North Carolina; WMEV Marion, Virginia; WBRF Galax, Virginia; Wyoming, Wyoming.

, 54 years old this year, died on August 7.

Director of Sales at Gaylord Entertainment. Worked in Pigeon Forge hotel industry, Opryland Hotel and Kitty Wells organization. He is also the co-owner of the Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater.

67 years old, died on August 13.

Former BMI General Licensing Vice President. Board member TJ Martell Foundation. Leadership Music Class 2008.

Died on August 16.

Accounting Manager of the American Music Association. Mother of American Film Festival producer and marketing manager Sarah Comardelle.

, 57 years old, died on August 18.

Award-winning bluegrass guitarist, songwriter, tenor. Known for his work in the Renfro Valley barn dance ground in Kentucky, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Mountain Heart, Grasstowne and his own band Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle, it was last established in 2014.

Group's CD

Leading to the nomination of IBMA as Emerging Artist of the Year in 2016 Including other albums

. Songs recorded by Kenny & Amanda Smith, Blue Highway, Doyle Lawson and others. His "Through the Train Window" was named the 2008 IBMA Song. Appeared more than 90 times on Grand Ole Opry. DJ at WDVX in Knoxville. Owner of the Curve Studio in Eastern Tennessee.

, Aged 84, passed away on August 20.

Member of the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame. The fiddler and luthier who toured with the Bluegrass band later built and repaired guitars, violins and cellos for Randy Wood’s guitar clients.

, Aged 79, died on August 21.

National disc jockey, program director and long-term record distributor. Cooperated with independent record producer CJ Solar, Bobby Wills, Rachael Turner and others. The only character does not have a computer or mobile phone, but works with pen, paper and home phone in the "old school".

, Now 74 years old, died on August 23.

Administrative Assistant at Danny Music Publishing Company. Owned by husband John Denny, who died a month ago.

, Now 38 years old, died on August 23.

Singer-songwriter, won eight albums and the American Music Association Award. EP debut

2007. Album released

2008. The second CD 2009

, Which made him named Emerging Artist of the Year in the 2010 American Music Awards and AMA Album of the Year nomination. Title song

The 2010 CD was named the best song of the year at the AMA's 2011 awards ceremony. Executed on

, Bonnaroo, MerleFest, Ole Opry. Production of Wanda Jackson 2012 album

And sing with her. After 2012, own CD output will continue

,Year 2014

, 2015

, 2017

, 2019

. The son of Steve Earle.

, 82 years old, died on August 31.

Stage and TV actors, especially TNN actors

e-series and cooperation with the Tennessee representative of Hot L. Baltimore. Served as secretary of CMA.

, At the age of 94, died on September 3.

Belmont University professors are known as pianists/composers, and their works include Music Row, popular instrumental music and classical works. Study at the Peabody School of Music at Eastman School of Music. Served as R&B and jazz musician in the 1950s. Arrived in Nashville in 1960. Cash, Patsy, Jim Reeves, Dylan, Willie, Atkins, Joan Baez , Robbins, Fogelberg, Paycheck and other record companies became the recording studio managers of the keyboardist’s studio. The easy-to-listen piano song "Our Winter Love" was released in 1963. LP in Colombia in 1963

1964

, 1965

. then

Used for Spar records. Regular solo performance by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. It composed piano sonatas, overtures, symphonies, preludes, concertos, tone poems, operas, and the theme music of Six Flags of Georgia, Cypress Garden, Circus World, and commercial ringtones and accompanying music for film and television. Arrangement work led to the Grammy nomination in 1974 and 1978. The popular LP record reappeared on the record in 1976

And played in the British disco hit "Now". Joined Belmont College in 1980. Students include Paisley and Yearwood. Belmont premiered his opera,

2016. Biography "Crooked River City: The Musical Life of William Purcell in Nashville", 2018. Died from pneumonia associated with COVID-19.

, 82 years old, died on September 4.

The first female inductee of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Rockabilly pioneer and ex-husband Bob Regan are known as "Canadian Sweethearts." In addition to rock classics such as "Eenie Meenie Miney Mo", the duo’s hits in Canada also include "Hootenanny Express", "Freight Train", "Don't let the stars into your sight", "I will "Leave it all to you", "Look back at the past", "Don't knock on my door", "Let's wait a while", "Dream Baby". The role of "Cousin Pearl Ding" in the most acclaimed online comedy Udel Singing

In 1962-63. In 1964, the bilingual "The French Song" became an international popular song. In 1967, the national standard of origin was "Too Far Gone". The Canadian solo song is "Crazy Arms", "Is It Love?". "Cajun Love", "Bonjour Tristesse", "Send Me No Roses", "Yours", "Colinda", "Jolie Jacqueline", "Here Come More Roses", "My First Love", "Back to You ." Gold and platinum records have won numerous awards in Canada, the Netherlands and South Africa. Also toured in Belgium, England, Mexico, Guam, Philippines, Japan, Korea, China.

, Aged 65, died on September 10.

Actor, director, writer, producer and voice artist. It is famous for the annual reading at the "Let Freedom Sing" celebration event in Nashville on July 4th. Founder and artistic director of TSU Black American Playwright Theatre. Signature dubbing work for NBA, ESPN and TNA Wrestling. Many advertisements and PSA, including Discovery Channel, ABC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King, CBS, SPIKE-TV, McDonald's, American Heart Association, NBC, Disney. Nashville Drama Theater stage role

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, 64 years old this year, passed away on September 11

Songwriters, famous for writing songs, including Billy Currington's "People Are Crazy" and "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer".

, Now 76 years old, died on September 12.

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There are many newspaper photographers with Nashville concert literature.

, Now 87 years old, died on September 15.

Country music lyricist. Co-authored with her husband Del Reeves (1932-2007). Won the BMI Award for "Sing a Heartache Little Song" (Ross Maddox, 1962). Del Reeves (Del Reeves) singles movie "This Must Be Bottom" (1966), "The Only Girl I Cannot Forget" (1963). Songs are also composed by Loretta, Conway, Tubb, Carl Smith, etc.

, 70 years old, died on September 16.

The Texas singer and lyricist received great acclaim at Austin's Armadillo and Kerrville Folk Music Festival. Album

(1977),

(1978). Moved to Nasvhille in 1989. Hosted the Lyricist Night at Douglas Corner in Bluebird, known as "The Witchcraft of Writers." Signed with Starstruck in 1993 and became a writer. Cut with Lari White ("John Wayne Walking Away"), Avalon ("Only For the Weak"), Mark W. Winchester, Lanie Marsh, Lisa Daggs, Jamie Slocum, etc.

In 2000-18. Recording artist Kellee Sallee-Snead's husband (Roses and Tumbleweeds).

, Now 79 years old, died on September 21.

A country rock singer known for his 1965 popular song "Treat Her Right". Wild gymnastic performer. Between 1974 and 1986, it ranked 24th on the national/regional rankings. "The most wanted woman in town", "Come to me", "Now you see the top 20 hits of'Em Now You Don't Not'". The country version of "Tonight's the Night" (1978) by Rod Stewart, and "Your Mama Don't Dance" by Loggins & Messina (Loggins & Messina) t Dance) (1983). The self-styled "right to treat her" became a popular country for Barbara Mandrell in 1971. Jerry Lee, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Springsteen, Bonjovi, Maesy, Robert Plant, Tom Jones, Otis, Thorogood, Box Tops, Doug · Sam (Doug Sahm), Sandy Nelson (Sandy Nelson), Joe Stampley (Joe Stampley), Los Straighjackets (Los Straighjackets), etc.

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, At the age of 93, died on September 21.

The long-term country guitarist and singer with her husband Buster Moore (1919-1996) was found