Tag Archives: Obituaries 2017

Don Williams Dead at 78

Don Williams Dead at 78

Don Williams, who parlayed a smooth baritone singing style into country music stardom, died on Sept. 8 following a short illness at age 78. “The Gentle Giant,” as he was often known, was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award in 1978. Born in…MORE

Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81

Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81

Glen Campbell, country music’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” died today (Aug. 8) following a long fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81 years old. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his…MORE

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FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

Dolly Parton proved once again she’s just one of us by admitting to the one thing she eats every day:  POTATOES.  She doesn’t need anything glamorous . . . she said she just looks for, “good, hearty food.” Here’s what she said recently:  “I have to have something with potatoes . . . I mean,…

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

TV Tonight:  Game 1 of the Thunder and the Pacers in the”The NBA Finals” Here are the best summer country songs 1.  “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson 2.  “Summertime” by Kenny Chesney 3.  “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock 4.  “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett 5.  “Buy Me a Boat” by Chris Janson 6.  “Chicken Fried” by…