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RIP Don Schlitz

Posted on 4/17/26 at 6:15 pm
Posted by BestBanker
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Posted on 4/17/26 at 6:15 pm
You may not know his name, but you know his music. A good guy. My condolences to his wife, Stacey, and his family. LINK
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As a writer of such country standards as “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” “The Greatest” and “When You Say Nothing At All,” Schlitz was a member of the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Following his first big hit, Schlitz continued to have stunning success. His 50 top 10 singles have played major roles in the careers of Rogers, Randy Travis, The Judds, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Tanya Tucker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Keith Whitley, Alison Krauss and many others.

Schlitz notched 25 No. 1s in his career. He was the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year from 1988 to 1991, and won three CMA Song of the Year Awards, two ACM Song of the Year awards and two Grammys across his five decades in music.
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Posted by ItzMe1972
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Posted on 4/17/26 at 6:46 pm to BestBanker
"Saturday night’s Grand Ole Opry performance will be dedicated in Schlitz’ honor. Other service plans are pending."
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I have a transistor radio from 1961 that I listen to WSM-Grand Ole Opry on. Will have to tune in tomorrow night.

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Posted by auggie
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Posted on 4/17/26 at 9:33 pm to BestBanker
I never met him. Man he was a great songwriter. Guitar and singer too.
His version of The Gambler almost puts Kenny Roger's to shame.
This post was edited on 4/17/26 at 9:50 pm
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