Multiple Nashville Country Music Legends Die Aged 71-79
Multiple Nashville Country Music Legends Die Aged 71-79

Multiple Nashville Country Music Legends Die Aged 71-79

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Several notable figures in the country music world and broadcasting industry have recently passed away. Tony Haselden, a former rocker turned acclaimed country songwriter and producer known for hits recorded by artists like George Strait and Shania Twain, died at 79; he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Billy Earheart, a Grammy-winning pianist and founding member of the Amazing Rhythm Aces who also played with Hank Williams Jr.'s Bama Band, passed away at 71 after a long battle with cancer. Ted Klimkowski, also known as Ted Randall, a former announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and a pioneering figure in radio engineering and digital broadcasting, died at 73. Meanwhile, country music star Clay Walker, known for his 1990s hits, recently performed at the Pasadena Strawberry Festival, delighting fans with his enduring vocal talent and a memorable cover of Prince's "Purple Rain." These events mark a period of notable loss and celebration within the country music and broadcasting communities.

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