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On Wednesday 5 August 2020, Gene Watson remembered Vern Gosdin, on what would have been Vern's 86th birthday.
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On Tuesday 4 August 2020, Gene Watson spoke about Connie Smith, whom he regards as one of his favourite singers.
Connie Smith & Gene Watson backstage at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on Friday 25 July 2008
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On Friday 31 July 2020, it was announced that Bill Mack, an acclaimed songwriter, singer and American country music radio personality, who was best known as the host of 'The Country Roads Show' (later 'U.S. 1 Trucking Show', and later still, 'Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show'), the overnight country music show on WBAP, a clear channel station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bill Mack's show catered primarily to truck drivers who traveled during the late-night hours. Its opening theme music was an instrumental rendition of 'Orange Blossom Special', which was performed by Felix Slatkin and his orchestra.
Bill Mack was 88 years old.
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On the evening of Tuesday 21 July 2020, Eddie Stubbs announced his retirement from Nashville's WSM 650AM and The Grand Ole Opry, which would be effective as of Wednesday 29 July 2020.
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On Monday 6 July 2020, it was announced that Charlie Daniels, a member of The Country Music Hall of Fame, who was best known for 'The Devil Went Down To Georgia' (No.1 for one week in August / September 1979), passed away on Monday morning, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
Charlie Daniels was 83.
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