NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Considered one of nation song’s maximum influential songwriters has died after a surprising sickness.
Don Schlitz is absolute best identified for writing the enduring music “The Gambler,” which received the Grammy for Best possible Nation Track in 1978, and CMA Track of the Yr in 1979.
He wrote 50 most sensible 10 singles for artists, together with Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, the Judds, and Alison Krauss, attaining 25 #1’s.
Schlitz additionally made historical past as the one non-artist songwriter to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2022. Saturday evening’s Grand Ole Opry efficiency might be devoted to Schlitz. Different carrier plans are pending.
He was once 73 years previous.
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