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Country Music Hall of Famer Don Schlitz dead at 73 after sudden illness

Suhas Bhokare3 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

NEWYou can now hearken to Fox News articles! Don Schlitz, the nation songwriter behind classics like “The Gambler,” has died. He was 73. The North Carolina native died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after what the Grand Ole Opry described as a sudden illness. The trigger of dying was not instantly recognized. “We are heartbroken…

Songwriter Don Schlitz has died at the age of 73

Suhas Bhokare3 weeks ago3 weeks ago01 mins

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,…