Country singer Earl Thomas Conley, who had 18 number one hits and influenced dozens of artists, has died at age 77
Country singer Earl Thomas Conley, who had 18 number one hits and influenced dozens of artists, has died.
Conley, 77, died Wednesday in Nashville where he had been in hospice care, his brother, Fred, told CNN. "We are heartbroken," Carol Scates, Conley's life partner of 20 years, said."The light has dimmed but his light will shine on in his music."Conley topped the charts in the 1980s with hit songs including"Holding Her and Loving You,""What I'd Say" and"Right From the Start.
— Blake Shelton April 10, 2019 "He was a huge influence on my style and songwriting," Big & Rich's John Rich tweeted."I studied his records like text books and could play every note of every song. Truly one of the all time greats in country music."Chad Cooke Band from Texas posted a video paying tribute to Conley by singing his song"Fire and Smoke."This one's for Earl Thomas Conley. May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.
— Chad Cooke Band April 10, 2019 "We are deeply saddened by Earl Thomas Conley's passing," the Country Music Association tweeted."Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time."He is survived by three children. His body is being donated to Vanderbilt Medical School, his brother said. There is not a memorial scheduled at this time.
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