Monday, 12 February 2018

Country singer Daryle Singletary has died at the age of 46

























NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN)
Country music singer Daryle Singletary died at his Lebanon home Monday at the age of 46.
Singletary, a native of Cairo, Georgia, reportedly passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday morning (Feb 12) from an apparent blood clot at his Lebanon, Tennessee, home on the morning of February 12, 2018, according to a Taste of Country report.

ABOUT DARYLE SINGLETARY

Born: Daryle Bruce Singletary on March 10, 1971 in Cairo, Georgia.
Died: February 12, 2018 (aged 46) Lebanon, Tennessee, United States

He initially first showed awareness in music singing gospel songs beside his brother and cousins in Georgia.
During high school, Singletary took numerous vocal classes that would eventually create the foundation of one of the most sought-after voices in country.
After high school, Singletary briefly worked at a tractor supply company before moving to Nashville to pursue a music career.

Daryle Singletary rose to fame in the 90s with a string of successful hardcore country albums.
From rural Georgia, where his father was a postmaster, Singletary moved to Nashville in 1990 to pursue a music career full time.
After catching the eye and ear of his musical hero, Randy Travis, Singletary released his debut record, the self-titled DARYLE SINGLETARY (1995), which produced four Billboard Hot Country charting singles, including smash hit “I Let Her Lie,” which topped out at No.2 on the charts.

Additional hits included the 1996 single “Too Much Fun,” (#4 Hot Country songs) and 1997’s “Amen Kind of Love” (#2 Hot Country songs).  

Other hit albums include 1998’s top-20 album, “AIN’T IT THE TRUTH” (#18 peak), and a pair of albums featuring some of Singletary’s favorite country songs, “THAT’S WHY I SING THIS WAY” (2002; #65 peak) and “STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART” (Feb 27, 2007; #74 peak).

His album, ROCKIN’ IN THE COUNTRY,” was released on June 9, 2009 via E1 Music. 
The album included the non-charting single "Love You with the Lights On", as well as two cover versions: "How Can I Believe in You", previously recorded by Vern Gosdin on his 1984 album There Is a Season, and "Take Me Home, Country Roads", originally recorded by John Denver. 

 Allmusic wrote: Singletary's baritone is so rich and so expressive and soulful that he could sing the obituaries out of the newspaper.


His album THERE'S STILL A LITTLE COUNTRY LEFT (TMF x 4 LLC) was released on July 28, 2015 and Singletary sounded like a man on a mission with this 11-song set which was his first release since 2009’s Rockin’ in the Country. With his 2015 album, Daryle remained true to his roots, which he described as “hardcore country traditionalist.”

“When I moved to Nashville in 1990, I left Georgia telling my Daddy, ‘I want to make my living in country music,’” Daryle said. For him, country music meant the kind of traditional country he grew up listening to. Each selection on There’s Still A Little Country Left harkened back to Country at its core. Daryle took a no-holds-barred approach to the subject as well, underscoring his theme with the album’s opening number, “Get Out of My Country.”
“My fans are not fans of the bro-country movement, which doesn’t bother me a bit,” he said. “They’re people who like it real, and that’s what I give them.”
"Daryle Singletary might just be my favorite country singer to have emerged from the 90s…" - Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine

Rhonda Vincent, who The Wall Street Journal dubbed “The New Queen of Bluegrass,” teamed up with country sensation Daryle Singletary for a 12-track critically acclaimed duets album, AMERICAN GRANDSTAND (Label: Upper Management; Amazon UK - Amazon.com - UK iTunes - US iTunes)   , which dropped July 7, 2017.  The project delivered real traditional country music with a unique American twist.

 Related BLOG Post (27 May 2017):
Rhonda Vincent teams up with Daryle Singletary on upcoming duets album American Grandstand set for release July 7

“I’ve always loved singing with Daryle Singletary. He’s one of the greatest singers in this generation of country music,” said Vincent. “It’s so fun to sing with someone who challenges me as a singer. The songs were given great thought, along with one that was totally unexpected. It’s one of the best projects I’ve ever been part of. I am so proud of this recording, and I cannot wait for the world to hear our wonderful creation, American Grandstand.”

Perfectly produced, beautifully performed - July 2017 5 STARS - Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine

Music buyers took a stand to show that Traditional Country Music hadn’t gone anywhere when it landed its first week on Billboard’s Top Current Country Albums chart at No.10. It was also No.1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart and No.1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album Chart for the week of July 29, 2017.
It fell short of the consumption-based Billboard Top 200 and Billboard Top 50 Country Album Charts but with pure sales of 3,060 copies sold it was ranked at #51 on Top 200 Album Sales and #10 on Country Album Sales lists.

Not since George & Tammy and Conway & Loretta had there been a vocal duet performance like Rhonda Vincent & Daryle Singletary. “The New Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent and country hitmaker Daryle Singletary shared their thoughts as they celebrated being at the top of the charts!

Daryle said, “I just want to say how excited Rhonda and I are on the chart debut of American Grandstand. 

 We really didn’t know what to expect, but this CD has charted way beyond our expectations and we can’t say thanks enough to every single person that supported our efforts and purchased the new duet project. God Bless Country music and Country music fans. We love ya’ll!!”
“This is so special! I don’t know what makes me happier, #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts or a Top 10 Album on the Current Country charts!” said Rhonda.

Recently Mr. Singletary was honoured to be a part of the Mel Tillis memorial service which celebrated his life and music.
He is survived by his wife, Holly; two sons, Jonah and Mercer; two daughters, Nora and Charlotte, as well as his parents and siblings.
Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

Friends and fellow country singers were quick to pay tribute to Singletary.

WEBSITE: http://www.darylesingletary.net/

COUNTRY MUSIC REMEMBERS DARYLE SINGLETARY












WSM tweeted

SiriusXM The Highway‏: This is SiriusXM Music News with breaking news. It has been confirmed to us that Daryle Singletary has died at the age of 46.

Billboard: Daryle Singletary dies at 46: Remembering the country singer's biggest hits 

storme warren: I am sad to report that the rumors of the passing of @Darylesing are unfortunately true. We have confirmation from his road manager Chuck Lauber. One of the great true Country voices is gone. More details to follow. Daryle was 46.

Country Music People:
Mark Wills‏ Gonna miss my friend Daryle Singletary! This is my favorite picture of us! Praying for Holly… httpwww.instagram.com/p/BfGe65Tnxsb/ 

Luke Combs: Daryle Singletary was the single greatest country voice of our generation... what a huge loss today. This one hurts. Rest In Peace Daryle

Travis Tritt‏ tweeted: I’m shocked and saddened to hear that Daryle Singletary has passed away. He was a true country voice and his talent will be sorely missed. Praying for Daryle’s friends and family.

Easton Corbin tweeted:  Daryle Singletary was not only one of the best voices in country music but also a dear friend. He was a great person and someone who loved his family so much. He will be missed.

David Ball tweeted: Very sad news this morning. We lost a true fan of real country music, @Darylesing. We just worked with him two months ago at NFR. He did so much to keep this music alive. Here's his last performance, just last night
Daryle Singletary on stage at Cowboys Nightclub Lafayette Feb 11, 2018 
>>  Facebook Video

Darryl Worley: I am simply silenced by the news of Daryle’s passing. He was my friend and brother in Christ. I loved him for exactly who he was. He was undoubtedly the best friend a real country song could ever have!

Tanya Tucker: Daryle Singletary was one of my very favorite country singers. I just saw him and hugged his neck at Mel Tillis' memorial. I'm so thankful for that. Go rest high Daryle!  All our prayers are with your family now!
Jake Owen tweeted: Daryle Singletary was the voice we all wish we had. I was lucky enough to have seen him sing live many times and I’m absolutely heartbroken to learn of his passing. God bless his family.

Steve Wariner: Please say prayers for Daryle Singletary and his family. Such tragic news and I’m just devastated! @Darylesing

George Ducas tweeted: Got word at 6:15 am that Daryle Singletary has passed away. Spent time together playing shows across the country just this past year. Rest In Peace brother, you sang country like country should be sung. @Darylesing

"Daryle was one of the best country singers in Nashville. I was saddened when I heard the news. Just saw him at Mel Tillis’ memorial service. I hugged him and told him that I loved him. What a shock! It made me realize that life is a gift, and none of us are promised tomorrow. I'll miss him." - Ricky Skaggs

"Daryle was a fine singer who always knew exactly what to do with a song. His vocals conveyed authentic emotion right on par with the greats. It was my pleasure to share the stage and the studio a few times with him over the years. His greatest accomplishment and treasure was his family. He loved to talk about his four children, and my thoughts and prayers are with Holly and the kids." - John Anderson

"So fortunate we got to hear Daryle Singletary one more time at dad's memorial, and I'm so sad we lost another classic country singer and a good man. My heart is hurting for the family. He was one of my favorite singers and everyone that knew him said he was a great man. I wish I could have known him better. He was admired by all of us for representing traditional country music."
- Pam Tillis

"Well, like a lot of you, I awoke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of my fellow Georgian, Daryle Singletary. I am truly shocked by the news. I didn't know Daryle as a personal friend but I sure knew that voice. Man, could he sing a country song... as a matter of fact, any song Daryle sang became a country song." - John Berry

"Prayers for Daryle Singletary's family. We've lost a talented and great man." - Aaron Tippin
 "Daryle was a very nice man and a GREAT country singer. My condolences to his family." - Larry Gatlin
"I'm saddened to hear of Daryle's passing. What a great guy and a fine country singer!" - Rudy Gatlin


"So very sad to hear about the passing of Daryle Singletary. Country music has lost another great voice, but his music will live forever in the hearts and minds of anyone who ever heard him sing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family." - T.G. Sheppard

"Our hearts are so broken over the loss of Daryle. His voice was so pure and authentically country. Our prayers will be with his wife and children at this terrible time. Life is so uncertain. What a sad reminder for us to tell those we love how much they mean to us, while we still can." - Kelly Lang

"Daryle was one of the nicest people in the music business and what a great voice." - Larry Stewart, Restless Heart

"The country music community suffered a terrible loss this morning. Daryle Singletary, one of the finest and purest country voices of all time, passed away at much too young an age. We were fortunate to be on several shows through the years with Daryle. I used to see him at The Station Inn when he would sit in with a band called 45 RPM. Please join us in offering prayers for his wife and family." - Greg Jennings, Restless Heart

"So few voices heard these days evoke the real heart and soul of country music. We lost one of those rare voices this morning. May God bring peace and comfort to Daryle Singletary's family and all those who loved him." - Dave Innis, Restless Heart

"Truly saddened today for Holly and their four beautiful children, along with his mom and dad. Daryle Singletary, was a man's man. He was in all respects, one of the greats. A country music singer's singer. We will miss our friend and hold close his loving family in prayer. Until we meet on the shores of the everlasting Rest In Peace." - Marty Raybon, Shenandoah

"Sorry to hear that a great country voice has passed away. God bless you, Daryle Singletary." - Sammy Kershaw
 "We have lost one of our great singers. Great guy. We are praying for his family." - Moe Bandy

Via 117 Entertainment Group Press Release:

"I love Daryle Singletary's heart and soul -- for life, for others and for true country music. Co-producing his first LP was a highlight in my career. He is one of the best and made me a better artist. My love and prayers are sent to Holly and the family. Thanks for the memories, brother." - Randy Travis

"Daryle Singletary -- one of the single greatest singers who ever sang a son. I loved singing with him. We shared a kindred spirit on and off the stage. I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace my friend." - Rhonda Vincent

"We're gonna miss the man with the golden voice." - Bobby Bare

"We're shocked and saddened to hear of Daryle Singletary's passing; a great Classic Country voice! Our thoughts are with his family." - Members of EXILE

"I am shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of an amazing family man, vocalist and friend. Daryle has one of the best voices ever to grace country music. He's the only person besides Johnny Paycheck who could properly sing 'Old Violin' with the necessary emotion and talent." - Jeannie Seely

"I just did a commercial with Daryle and Rhonda Vincent. I feel terrible for his family, wife and kids. Country music has lost another great voice and an all around good guy." - Johnny Lee

"Daryle was everybody's favorite singer. It's not okay with me for there to be a world without him! There's a Daryle sized hole in country music now and forever." - Max T. Barnes

"Mr. Daryle was a great singer, great person, a great friend and a great country music artist! We will miss him and, along with all the fans, are devastated with his passing." - Mickey Gilley

















"Daryle was a one of a kind true country singer. You could hear his idol, Keith Whitley, pour out of him every time he sang. Daryle was a kindhearted friend, stellar artist and will be sorely missed. We will be praying for his family in this time. Heaven just got an amazing singer." - Tim Rushlow
 
Artists He Inspired
 
"Daryle's life meant a lot to many people -- thank you for what you did... you brought smiles to everyone from the first music kids heard to the rest of us who have lived and loved! Rest in Peace Mr. Singletary." - Lewis Brice

"Daryle Singletary was THE quintessential country music singer- country music the way it should it should be. He will be sorely missed but his music will live on forever." - Paul Bogart

"Daryle Singletary, your voice will forever be among the greats of country music. You were good people and someone I've always looked up to musically. You will be missed by many." - Scooter Brown

Daryle Singletary Discography at Amazon UK & iTunes: Daryle Singletary

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