Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams dead at 78

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Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams has died. He was 78 years old.

With his imposing stature, smooth vocals and soft-spoken nature, Williams was the "Gentle Giant" of country music.

Over the course of his four decade career, Williams recorded hits like "Good Ole Boys Like Me," "Tulsa Time" and "It Must Be Love."

Williams retired in 2016.

"Gentle Giants," a tribute album featuring Chris and Morgan Stapleton, Alison Krauss, Dierks Bentley and more singing Williams' songs, was released.

Funeral arrangements are unavailable at this time.

This story is in progress and will be updated.

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[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Dang! Living on Tulsa Time no more. 78 good ones Don, I just listed to I Believe In You this morning .

 

[roughneck266]

Great loss to country music. The man had a voice made of silk. RIP.

 

[Ranching]

Grew up listening to Don in my pre teens. Loved his voice. Salud, Don! RIP

 

[JoeKing]

Rest in peace Mr Williams. I grew up listing to your music.

 

[Roadtrip635]

Don had a great voice, even after all these years.

 

[trickblue]

My favorite...

 

[Melonfeud]

That's to bad, I've got some of his tunes I still listen to,,,
I was in a bar eating lunch and waiting on a new set of tires being put on and the blonde bartender told me the singer of Montgomery Gentry died when the helicopter went down in a crash today.

 

[Passepartout]

What a great life he led. May he and Troy Gentry RIP!

 

[The Fonz]

great voice indeed RIP

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I don't drink but tonight I just may have one..........
RIP to one of the greats, when country music wasn't watered down tractor rap.

 

[StarMan2112]

RIP Don, truly one of the greats.

 

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