Country music legend John Anderson has died at the age of 71, his family has confirmed, that he passed away peacefully at his home in Smithville, Tennessee.
His family described him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and best friend who made their family happy and special.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend. To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special,” his family wrote.
Anderson is known for his hit “Swingin,” which earned him the CMA Horizon Award in 1983 and the Single of the Year.
He was inducted into the Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award 1993, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024.
He produced 22 studio albums released between 1980 and 2020, including “Straight Tequila Night.”
He also shared the stage with country legends including Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and George Jones.
The news of Anderson’s passing was filled with tributes from Reba McEntire, Jake Owen, Tim McGraw, among others.