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Brad Paisley Keeps His Promise, Honors Deceased Fan in Very Special Way

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:57 +0000

Brad Paisley made a promise last autumn to Lee Feldman, an Ephrata, Penn. resident who was stricken with pancreatic cancer. That promise was to use Feldman's gift of a prized custom-made guitar on Paisley's new album, 'Wheelhouse,' and to not let the guitar lay unused and forgotten.

Dr. Joyce Brothers Dies at Age 85

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:05:43 +0000

Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psychologist whose career included a syndicated column, books, stints on television and in film, has died. She was 85. Brothers passed away Monday in New York City, although no cause of death has been revealed. Brothers first rose to fame by winning the top prize in 1955 while a contestant on [...]

Original Drifting Cowboys Member Braxton Schuffert Dead at 97

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:23 +0000

Braxton Schuffert, who was an original member of Hank Williams‘ backing band the Drifting Cowboys, has died. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, the musician passed away Friday (April 26) in the hospital following an extended illness. He was 97 years old. Schuffert may be unknown to many country fans, but he holds an important place [...]

Jack Miller Recalls a George Jones Concert in Sedalia

Jack Miller — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:15:23 +0000

The news that country music legend George Jones had died at the age of 81 came to me in the form of an overheard conversation this morning. The fact that I had been listening to one of his CDs in my pickup just minutes before could not be called a coincidence since his are the ones I listen to the most.

George Jones Dead at 81: Country Stars React

Megan Pacella — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:44:43 +0000

Country music artists and fans are reeling from the news that George Jones, arguably one of the greatest country singers of all time, died on Friday April 26. Born September 12, 1931, Jones is considered one of the most important and influential singers in the history of American popular music, and Nashville's biggest stars are taking the news hard.

George Jones Dead at 81

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:27:23 +0000

Country music has lost one of its all-time-greatest icons, as legendary singer George Jones died Friday (April 26) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was hospitalized on April 18 with a fever and irregular blood pressure.

Comedian Jonathan Winters Dead at 87

Jacob Hall — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:32 +0000

Jonathan Winters, a titan of comedy on both the big and small screens, passed away at the age of 87. TMZ announced his death due to natural causes last night at his home in California surrounded by friends and family. To examine the career of Jonathan Winters is to examine a half century of American [...]

MTV's 'Buckwild' Star Shain Gandee Found Dead at 21

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:25:04 +0000

Terrible, shocking news to report this afternoon that we sadly wish was an April Fools prank, but is instead all too real. 21 year-old West Virginia native Shain Gandee, memorable star of MTV's freshman reality series 'Buckwild' was found dead this morning in a vehicle, along with several others identified as his uncle, and an unidentified third man. The cause of death has yet to be reported, but we'll bring continued information on this bizarre, and tragic story inside.

Jack Greene Dead at 83

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:57:32 +0000

Country legend Jack Greene has passed away. The 83-year-old entertainer, who was the first CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and earned the nickname “the Jolly Green Giant,” died on Thursday (March 14) after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Greene got his start in country music in his hometown of Maryville, Tenn., where he played on [...]

Stompin' Tom Connors Dead at Age 77

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:27:56 +0000

Canadian country singer and cultural legend Stompin’ Tom Connors died on Wednesday (March 6), bringing to an end a four-decade career that was at times controversial, but always faithful to his home country. ‘Bud the Spud,’ ‘Sudbury Saturday Night’ and ‘The Hockey Song’ were among his most well-known songs, with the latter being played in [...]