John Anderson Dies at 71, Leaving a Legacy of Country Music, Family and Faith
John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame singer whose unmistakable voice brought audiences “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night,” and “Seminole Wind,” died Oct. 21. He was 71. Anderson died peacefully in his sleep, according to his representatives at Absolute Publicity. The c
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