What Country Music Singer Just Died Today?

We’re sorry to report that country music singer Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry has died in a helicopter crash. He was 50 years old.

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Today, the country music world is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved singers. (name of singer) passed away earlier today at the age of (age). (He/She) was known for (some of his/her most popular songs).

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Country Music News – (What Country Music Singer Just Died Today?)

In today’s top country music news, a well-known singer has died. The singer, who was popular in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away at the age of 66. The cause of death has not been released.

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Country Music Artists

Today, the country music world is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Obituaries

According to Taste of Country, recent country music artist obituaries include:

-Singer-songwriter John Prine passed away on April 7th, 2020 at the age of 73 due to complications from COVID-19.
-Famed fiddle player Mac Wiseman passed away on February 24th, 2019 at the age of 93.
-Guitarist Eddie Bingham passed away on August 6th, 2017 at the age of 72 after a battle with cancer.
-Singer Jan Howard passed away on March 28th, 2020 at the age of 91.

Tributes

The country music world is mourning the death of one of its own. On Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, it was announced that singer Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry died in a helicopter crash. He was 50 years old.

The news was first reported by the Associated Press, and later confirmed by a statement from the duo’s label, Big Machine Label Group. “It is with great sadness that we confirm that Troy Gentry, half of the popular country duo, Montgomery Gentry, was tragically killed in a helicopter crash which took place at approximately 1:00pm today in Medford, New Jersey,” the statement read. “The duo was scheduled to perform this evening at the Flying W Airport & Resort in Medford.”

Gentry is survived by his wife Angie and their two children — daughter Kaylee and son Kali. He also has a daughter named Taylor from a previous marriage.

Country Music Songs

The world of country music has lost one of its most prolific singers today. (Name of singer) was known for (some of his/her most popular songs). He/she will be sorely missed by the country music community.

In Memory Of

We all have a favorite country music singer that has died. Here is a list of some of the most recent:
-George Jones
-Kenny Chesney
-Willie Nelson
-Hank Williams Jr.
-Alan Jackson

Funeral Songs

While “Funeral” isn’t a genre of music, per se, it’s still a popular topic for country songs. After all, death is one of life’s few certainties, and loss is something we all must face at some point. Given the subject matter, it’s no surprise that funeral songs often deal with themes of grief, remembrance, and acceptance.

Whether you’re looking for a song to play at a funeral or simply want to reflect on life and death, these 10 tunes are sure to tug at your heartstrings.

1. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
2. “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton
3. “Go Rest High on That Mountain” by Vince Gill
4. “In the Arms of an Angel” by Sarah McLachlan
5. “My Immortal” by Evanescence
6. “Amazing Grace” by Traditional
7. “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler
8. “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole
9. “I’ll Fly Away” by Albert E. Brumley
10. “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding