Mac Wiseman Dead at 93
Rest in peace, Mac … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/mac-wiseman-dead-dies/
R.I.P.
Ronnie Milsap’s Son, Todd Milsap, Dead at 49
“Everyone who met him was richer for it.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/ronnie-milsap-son-todd-milsap-dead-dies/
Todd Milsap, Ronnie Milsap’s Son, Dead at 49
May he rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/todd-milsap-dead-dies/
Country Music Hall of Famer Fred Foster Dead at 87
He leaves behind a vast legacy. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/producer-fred-foster-dead-dies/
Legendary Country Producer Fred Foster Dead at 87
Rest in peace, Fred … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/fred-foster-producer-dead-dies/
Carrol Thompson, Mother of Thompson Square’s Keifer Thompson, Has Died
We’re keeping their family in our thoughts … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/thompson-square-keifer-thompson-mom-dead-dies/
Thompson Square Star Keifer Thompson’s Mother Has Died
Carrol Thompson died Wednesday (Feb. 20). Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/keifer-thompson-mother-carrol-thompson-dead/
Faith Hill’s Father, Wesley L. ‘Ted’ Perry, Dead at 88
We’re so sorry for your loss, Faith … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/faith-hill-father-dead-dies/
Faith Hill’s Father Has Died, Tim McGraw Confirms
Husband Tim McGraw shared the news on Facebook, speaking to the impact the 88-year-old had on his life. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/faith-hills-father-dies/
Country Music Hall of Fame Guitarist Harold Bradley Dead at 93
Rest in peace, Harold … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/harold-bradley-dead-dies/
Harold Bradley, Legendary Hall of Fame Guitarist, Dead at 93
The 93-year-old can be heard on more records than perhaps any instrumentalist in history. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/harold-bradley-dead/
Terry Jennings, Oldest Son of Waylon Jennings, Dead at 62
Rest in peace, Terry … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/terry-jennings-dead-dies/
Waylon Jennings’ Son, Terry, Dead at 62
“This is a hard time for all of us.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/waylon-jennings-son-terry-jennings-dead-died/
Maxine Brown Russell, of Hall of Fame Country Trio the Browns, Dead at 87
Rest in peace, Maxine… Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/maxine-browns-the-browns-dead-dies/
Hall of Famer Maxine Brown Russell Dead at 87
R.I.P. to a true legend. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/maxine-brown-russell-dead/
Legendary Sideman, Guitarist Reggie Young, Dead at 82
Rest in peace, Reggie… Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/reggie-young-elvis-presley-guitarit-dead-dies/
Reggie Young, Studio Guitarist on Dozens of Classic Hits, Dead at 82
“Suspicious Minds,” “Always on My Mind” and “Family Tradition” are a few of his famous licks. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/reggie-young-dead/
Bill Anderson Mourning Death of His ‘Longtime Companion,’ Vickie Salas
He calls her “the kindest, gentlest, classiest, most compassionate, giving and loving person I have ever known.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/bill-anderson-vickie-salas-longtime-companion-dead/
Vickie Salas, Bill Anderson’s ‘Longtime Companion’, Has Died
Rest in peace, Vickie … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/vickie-salas-bill-anderson-companion-dead-dies/
The Boot News Roundup: Bonnie Guitar Dead at 95 + More
May she rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/bonnie-guitar-dead-dies/
Songwriter Sanger D. ‘Whitey’ Shafer Dead at 84
May he rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/songwriter-sanger-d-whitey-shafer-dead-at-84/
‘All My Ex’s’ Songwriter Whitey Shafer Dead at 84
He’s known for some wonderful country classics, especially a few recorded by George Strait. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/whitey-shafer-dies/
Pat Boone’s Wife, Shirley, Dead at 84
Condolences to the entire family. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/pat-boone-wife-shirley-dies/
The Boot News Roundup: 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees Revealed + More
Maren Morris, Luke Bryan and more country stars earned nominations at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/2019-iheartradio-music-awards-nominees/
Kalie Shorr’s Older Sister Dies After Addiction Battle
The ‘Fight Like a Girl’ singer shared a tribute to her sister, along with resources for anyone struggling with drug addiction. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kalie-shorr-sister-dead-dies/
The Tractors Guitarist Steve Ripley Dead at 69
Rest in peace, Steve… Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-tractors-steve-ripley-dead-dies/
Tractors Founder Steve Ripley Dead at 69
What an incredible life and career. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/steve-ripley-the-tractors-dead/
Watch Keith Urban Honor the Artists Who Died in 2018 With New Year’s Eve Medley
It’s an annual Keith Urban New Year’s Eve tradition. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-urban-new-years-eve-artists-died-medley-2018/
Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Work Dead at 94
His songs have been covered by many others. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jimmy-work-dead-dies/
The Boot News Roundup: ‘CMA Country Christmas’ 2018 Re-airing + More
Missed the first airing of ABC’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’? Fortunately, you’ve got another chance to check it out just before Christmas. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/cma-country-christmas-2018-re-airing/
‘T-R-O-U-B-L-E’ Songwriter Jerry Chesnut Dies
The Kentucky native was best known for writing hit songs by Elvis, Loretta, George and Dolly. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/jerry-chesnut-dead/
Songwriter Jerry Chesnut Dead at 87
Rest in peace, Jerry … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/jerry-chesnut-dead-dies/
Dolly Parton’s Brother Floyd Dead at 61
Rest in peace, Floyd … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-brother-floyd-parton-dead-dies/
Dolly Parton’s Brother, Floyd Parton, Dead at 61
The 61-year-old songwriter and composer died on Dec. 6 after an unknown illness. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dolly-parton-brother-floyd-parton-dead/
These Are the 12 Victims of the Thousand Oaks, Calif., Shooting
Rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/thousand-oaks-shooting-victims/
The Boot News Roundup: Dave Rowland Dead at 74 + More
Rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dave-rowland-dead-dies/
Dave & Sugar Singer Dave Rowland Dead at 74
They were one of the most successful vocal groups in country music. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/dave-and-sugar-singer-dave-rowland-dead-stroke/
Freddie Hart, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, Has Died
Hart was 91 years old. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/freddie-hart-dead-dies/
‘Polk Salad Annie’ Songwriter Tony Joe White Dead at 75
His songs were covered by everyone from Elvis Presley to Waylon Jennings. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/polk-salad-annie-singer-tony-joe-white-dies/
Songwriter Tony Joe White Dead at 75
Rest in peace … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tony-joe-white-dead-dies/
Alan Jackson Responds to ‘Outpouring of Love’ Following Son-in-Law’s Death
We’re continuing to keep the country music family in our thoughts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/alan-jackson-son-in-law-fan-support-dead-dies/
45 Years Ago: Gram Parsons Dies
On Sept. 19, 1973, Parsons passed away from an overdose of morphine and alcohol. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gram-parsons-death/
Alan Jackson’s Son-in-Law Ben Selecman Dies Following Boating Accident
Selecman, who was married to Jackson’s daughter Mattie, was only 28 years old. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/ben-selecman-alan-jackson-son-in-law-dead-dies/
15 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Dies
On Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/johnny-cash-death/
Troy Gentry Remembered as Devoted Friend, Family Man at Celebration of Life [Pictures]
Troy Gentry was remembered as a man who always tried to be the best version of himself during a 90-minute-long celebration of life at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday (Sept. 14). Continue reading… This Read More
Dolly Parton Remembers Burt Reynolds: ‘I Will Always Love You’
“You will always be my favorite sheriff,” she writes. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/burt-reynolds-dead-dolly-parton-reacts/
Dolly Parton Honors Burt Reynolds: ‘One of Our Favorite Leading Men’
Parton remembered her former ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ co-start Burt Reynolds following his death on Sept. 6. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-remembers-burt-reynolds-death-dies/
Reba McEntire Remebers Burt Reynolds: ‘Rest in Peace, My Friend’
“I’ll never forget the wonderful times we spent together.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/burt-reynolds-dead-dies-reba-mcentire-memorial/
Reba McEntire Reacts to Burt Reynolds’ Death: ‘Rest in Peace, My Friend’
“I’ll never forget the wonderful times we spent together.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TasteofCountry.com http://tasteofcountry.com/burt-reynolds-dead-dies-reba-mcentire-reacts/
27 Years Ago: Dottie West Dies
On Sept. 4, 1991, the country music community was in mourning. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dottie-west-dies-dead/