Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson Dies at 70

Country music legend and Hall of Fame inductee John Anderson has died at the age of 70, his family announced. He was known for hits including “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night” and “Seminole Wind.” The family said Anderson died peacefully in his sleep on October 21. They remembered him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend whose music touched listeners around the world. Fellow country artist Blake Shelton paid tribute, saying he was shocked by the loss of a singer he admired and considered a friend. Anderson had recently attended the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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