Latest News About Don Schlitz

Updated 2026-04-26 06:04

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Country Music Icon Passes Away at 73: Latest News

Don Schlitz, renowned for his significant contributions to country music, passed away at the age of 73. His death occurred on a Thursday due to complications from a sudden illness, as reported by various sources. Schlitz’s journey in music began at age 20 when he moved to Nashville with only $80. Legacy of Don Schlitz …

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FILE - Kenny Rogers, left, presents the ASCAP Creative Achievement Award to songwriter Don Schlitz at the ASCAP Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Oct. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark

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Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73

Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73. The cause of death was not immediately known. A press release from the Grand Ole Opry describes it as a sudden illness. The two-time Grammy Award winner was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2017 and was later inducted in 2022. The historic venue’s...

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