Famed country music star Eddy Arnold died this morning at 89, days before his 90th birthday. Arnold was in a care facility outside of Nashville.
The Tennessean has excellent coverage of his life and death.
Sally Arnold, his wife of 66 years, died in March. The video below features Eddy Arnold singing one of his hits.
The blogosphere is paying its respects. Other blog tributes to Arnold from fans:
Webutante– Conservative Southern Gal: Farewell Eddy
Gingersnaps– Nashville Music Fan: RIP Eddy Arnold
Billboard Magazine: Country Star Eddy Arnold Dies
Already, the country community is morning a legend. Eddy Arnold created many number 1 country hits, including "Make the World Go Away," "It’s a Sin" and "Bouquet of Roses." He is credited with establishing the "Nashville sound," influencing later artists like Kenny Rogers.
Arnold’s beginnings were humble. He was born on May 15, 1918, to a family of sharecroppers in a rural town near Henderson, Tennessee.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966, and in 1977 was named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association.
Most of his top songs were produced in conjunction with Chet Atkins, the talented guitarist.
Other songs by Eddy Arnold:
"Cattle Call," "The Last Word in Lonesome Is Me," "Anytime," "Bouquet of Roses," "What’s He Doing in My World?" "I Want to Go With You," "Somebody Like Me," "Lonely Again" and "Turn the World Around."
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