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Daryle Singletary, a "maverick" in that he dared to be true to country music in an era when most were moving toward a pop/rock feel in the 90s, has died.
Singletary died unexpectedly this morning (2/12) at his home in suburban Nashville. He had performed in Louisiana over the weekend.
Born in Georgia in 1971, Daryle Singletary held fast to the traditions of country music at a time when it was difficult to do so. In 2002 he released an album titled That's Why I Sing This Way, paying tribute to (and featuring) many of his music heroes such as Johnny Paycheck, George Jones, and Merle Haggard.
After years of struggling Singletary finally scored a hit in the mid-90s with "I Let Her Lie," which was a throwback to the more traditional country songs that had been swept aside. Singletary didn't change his style once he became successful, continuing with other hits such as "Amen Kind of Love" (his highest-charting single) and "The Note," echoing greats of the past such as Lefty Frizzell and Keith Whitley.
Although he hadn't had a charted record since 2002 Singletary continued to record and perform, remaining a favorite with traditionalists and fans. Last year he recorded a duet album with bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent, American Grandstand. Vincent told No Depression in an interview about the collaboration, "Daryle is one of the greatest singers, and I love to sing with him whenever I have the opportunity."
Survivors include Singletary's wife, four children, and his parents. Plus, a lot of country music fans.
Daryle Singletary was just 46.
Daryle and Rhonda performing "After the Fire is Gone":
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