Country Legend Don Schlitz Passes Away
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- April 17, 2026
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Country music mourns the loss of legend Don Schlitz, who passed away at 73 due to a sudden illness. Schlitz, known for hits like The Gambler and Forever and Ever Amen, was a two-time Grammy winner and inductee into multiple halls of fame. His songs launched careers for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, and others, earning him ASCAPs Country Songwriter of the Ye…
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Country music mourns the loss of legend Don Schlitz, who passed away at 73 due to a sudden illness. Schlitz, known for hits like The Gambler and Forever and Ever Amen, was a two-time Grammy winner and inductee into multiple halls of fame. His songs launched careers for Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, and others, earning him ASCAPs Country Songwriter of the Year award four years in a row. Born in North Carolina, Schlitzs music continues to resonate, with the Grand Ole Opry planning a full dedication
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