NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One of nation music’s most influential songwriters has died after a sudden sickness.
Don Schlitz is greatest identified for writing the iconic tune “The Gambler,” which received the Grammy for Best Country Song in 1978, and CMA Song of the Year in 1979.
He wrote 50 high 10 singles for artists, together with Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, the Judds, and Alison Krauss, reaching 25 #1’s.
Schlitz additionally made historical past as the solely 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. Other service plans are pending.
He was 73 years outdated.
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