Eight years ago, Daryle Singletary died at his Lebanon, TN home. His hits included “I Let Her Lie,” “Too Much Fun,” and “Amen Kind of Love.” #MusicIsLegend
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Nine years ago, David Bowie posthumously won Grammys for Best Rock Performance, Best Alternative Music Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Recording Package for Blackstar. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/kszLwBaC4Sw?si=R0kE9Rf65pnsgdC1

Fourteen years ago, superstar Whitney Houston was found dead in a suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, submerged in a bathtub. The coroner later ruled it to have been an “accidental drowning.” #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/FYPYkBnrQnU?si=IdyOkGCKVteknuL_

Forty-two years ago, Merle Haggard hit #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with the Lefty Frizzell‑penned “That's The Way Love Goes.” #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/HcUZst4vcAM?si=u8HUFToPjUDUdjJQ

Forty years ago, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson’s Highwayman album was certified gold by the RIAA. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/aFkcAH-m9W0
https://youtu.be/aFkcAH-m9W0?si=k2T9WsTjZMiwtAHf

Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony‑winning Gershwin Prize and Kennedy Center–honored songwriter Burt Bacharach died 3 years ago in LA. He penned a massive catalog with several country hits, including Ronnie Milsap’s “Any Day Now” and Marty Robbins’ “The Story of My Life.” #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/C5uS-A1rfgg
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Nine years ago, Garth Brooks, The Bellamy Brothers, Josh Turner, Alabama, Chris Janson, Kenny Rogers, Montgomery Gentry, and Jamey Johnson paid tribute to Randy Travis in a concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/vBwwHp4qZYA?si=jmUAQpgOa9FhbZ1e
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Born today, 1948: the late singer/songwriter Dan Seals from England Dan & John Ford Coley ('I'd Really Love to See You Tonight'), solo ('One Friend,' 'Bop,' 'Everything That Glitters,' 'You Still Move Me'). #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/RWUOU85Gmng?si=JLFaeSNsEXsxMY4u
https://youtu.be/RWUOU85Gmng?si=JLFaeSNsEXsxMY4u

Thirty-nine years ago, George Michael and Aretha Franklin hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me).' #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/fDxzQJaA228?si=hslkwiukBKq-PIE1
https://youtu.be/fDxzQJaA228?si=hslkwiukBKq-PIE1

Born today, 1945: the late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bob Marley ('No Woman No Cry,' 'Three Little Birds,' 'Jamming,' 'Is This Love,' 'Redemption Song'). #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/69RdQFDuYPI?si=2YESS2MH7ro083Sn
https://youtu.be/69RdQFDuYPI?si=2YESS2MH7ro083Sn

Toby Keith, the ACM and CMA‑winning Country Music Hall of Famer, died two years ago. He released 19 studio albums and charted 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 20 No. 1 hits. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/-Fulz4ytZ54?si=wJYfJcxveUeVLdGH
https://youtu.be/-Fulz4ytZ54?si=wJYfJcxveUeVLdGH

Forty-eight years ago, The Bee Gees began a four-week run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Stayin’ Alive.” #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/I_izvAbhExY?si=VdHip09qfBK31jj7
https://youtu.be/I_izvAbhExY?si=VdHip09qfBK31jj7

Happy birthday to 2-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member singer/songwriter Graham Nash of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash ('Marrakesh Express,' 'Our House,' 'Teach Your Children'). #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/GTXqKSMv8Lc
https://youtu.be/GTXqKSMv8Lc

Seven years ago in my music history, Joey+Rory’s single "Cheater Cheater" was RIAA-certified gold. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/zu9QM1LQR2g?si=uGL5AXJmQG61B-Ni
https://youtu.be/zu9QM1LQR2g?si=uGL5AXJmQG61B-Ni

Nine years ago, singer, bassist, and songwriter John Wetton died at his UK home. He rose to fame with Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, and Wishbone Ash. After his stint with King Crimson, Wetton became frontman and songwriter for the supergroup Asia. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/buen_bKBuYg?si=NYfysENVJRoSHfum
https://youtu.be/buen_bKBuYg?si=NYfysENVJRoSHfum

Thirty-seven years ago, The Judds' album Heartland was RIAA-certified platinum. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/M3HJ04SVRbQ?si=1_E-mXD6OzbmZDol
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Charley Pride made his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry six years ago. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/qdxz_N03rr8
https://youtu.be/qdxz_N03rr8

Thirty-six years ago, The Charlie Daniels Band's album A Decade of Hits was certified platinum by the RIAA. #MusicIsLegend
https://youtu.be/wBjPAqmnvGA?si=07V3-3eZ57fFeCW5

Born today, 1960: the late singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence from INXS ('Need You Tonight,' 'Devil Inside,' 'New Sensation,' 'Never Tear Us Apart'). #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc?si=T2ylVi_JmKd3UewB
https://youtu.be/AIBv2GEnXlc?si=T2ylVi_JmKd3UewB

Forty‑eight years ago, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack began a 6‑month run at #1 on the Billboard albums chart, selling over thirty million copies worldwide, making it the best‑selling soundtrack album ever — until The Bodyguard came along. #MusicIsLegend https://youtu.be/e6GB04zeDeQ?si=ObKir1bfxut9zBCe
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