October 11, 2024
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Country Music Icon Don Williams Passes Away at 78

Don Williams, ‘gentle giant’ of country music, dead at 78

Country music icon Don Williams has passed away following a short illness. He was 78.

A popular performer and gifted songwriter, Williams was nicknamed country music’s “Gentle Giant,” and enjoyed a successful career that spanned six decades.

Country Music Icon Don Williams Passes Away at 78

Born in Floydada, Texas, Williams headed to Nashville in the late 1960s and began his career as a songwriter, but soon found popularity as a performer, ultimately landing 17 #1 hits on the country charts.

Country Music Icon Don Williams Passes Away at 78

During the 1970s, Williams was one of the first country artists to cross over into the pop music mainstream, becoming one of the biggest country artists in the world thanks to such hits as “Tulsa Time”, which also became a top-30 hit for Eric Clapton.

Country Music Icon Don Williams Passes Away at 78

Williams’ final performance was in 2016, after which he retired, declaring at the time that it was “time to hang up my hat and enjoy some quiet time at home,” adding: “I’m so thankful for my fans, my friends and my family for their everlasting love and support.”

Country Music Icon Don Williams Passes Away at 78

News of Williams’ death was greeted with social media tributes from such famous fans as Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, Ricky Scaggs and more.

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