Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Riley Green Mourn John Anderson: ‘This One Really Hurts’

Country singer John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Fame member known for his distinctive voice and hit songs, has died aged 71. Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Riley Green and other artists paid tribute, reflecting his influence on country music and the loss felt across the community.

Anderson released more than 20 studio albums and had country Number Ones including “Wild and Blue”, “Swingin’” and “Straight Tequila Night”. McGraw and Shelton said they had seen him at a Nashville Hall of Fame ceremony the previous Sunday; Shelton recalled that Anderson was both his hero and friend. Reba, Luke Combs, John Rich and Parker McCollum also shared tributes.