Country singer Daryle Singletary died unexpectedly Monday morning at his Nashville home, WKRN reports. The artist was 46 years old.
After news of his death began spreading, many of Singletary’s fellow country artists used Twitter to share their condolences and remember the late star.
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“Just got word that Daryle Singletary has passed away,” Charlie Daniels wrote. “Rest in peace Buddy, you sang country like country should be sung.”
Just got word that Daryle Singletary has passed away.
โ Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) February 12, 2018
Rest in peace Buddy, you sang country like country should be sung.
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.”
Iโm 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 Daryleโs friends and family. https://t.co/ETYofzufCC
โ Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) February 12, 2018
Craig Campbell called Singletary “the greatest country voice of my time.”
Sad day…the greatest country voice of my time is now singing in Heavenโs band. Gonna miss you @Darylesing ! Now show them how a good ol country shuffle is supposed to sound! #darylesingletary pic.twitter.com/3mBhbdONIx
โ Craig Campbell (@craigcampbelltv) February 12, 2018
Neal McCoy wrote that his “good friend” was “one of the best pure country singers if not the best.”
My good friend and one of the best pure country singers if not the best, Daryle Singletary passed away this morning. Godโs choir just got a lead singer!!!
โ Neal McCoy (@NealMcCoy) February 12, 2018
Lee Brice shared a video of himself performing Johnny Paycheck’s “Old Violin,” which Singletary covered on his 2002 album That’s Why I Sing This Way.
Just heard the news about the passing of Daryle Singletary. My heart goes out to his beautiful family. pic.twitter.com/Uhe7bWB3Hv
โ Lee Brice (@leebrice) February 12, 2018
“This one hurts,” Luke Combs wrote.
.@Darylesing was the single greatest country voice of our generation… what a huge loss today. This one hurts. Rest In Peace Daryle
โ Luke Combs (@lukecombs) February 12, 2018
Josh Turner tweeted, “Rough morning for me. One of my favorite singers, Daryle Singletary, has passed away this morning unexpectedly. He’s the one who convinced me to move to Nashville. Praying hard for his family. Love you Daryle.”
Rough morning for me. One of my favorite singers, Daryle Singletary, has passed away this morning unexpectedly. Heโs the one who convinced me to move to Nashville. Praying hard for his familyโ๏ธLove you Daryle
โ Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) February 12, 2018
Mark Wills shared a photo of himself and Singletary.
Gonna miss my friend Daryle Singletary! This is my favorite picture of us! Praying for Hollyโฆ https://t.co/UQMBO5uNTJ
โ Mark Wills (@MarkWillsMusic) February 12, 2018
Easton Corbin shared that Singletary was a “dear friend” and a “great person.”
.@Darylesing 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.
โ Easton Corbin (@eastoncorbin) February 12, 2018
LOCASH tweeted that they were “heartbroken.”
Heartbroken๐Sad Day…
โ LOCASH (@LOCASHmusic) February 12, 2018
We lost our Brother, Daryle Singletary @darylesing . One of the Greatestโฆ https://t.co/HPbow5urrt
“My thoughts an prayers go out to @Darylesing ‘s family an friends,” wrote Uncle Kracker. “RIP buddy.”
My thoughts an prayers go out to @Darylesing โs family an friends. RIP buddy.
โ uncle kracker (@unclekracker) February 12, 2018
The Bellamy Brothers shared a snap of themselves with the late artist.
Rest In Peace, Daryle Singletary, pic.twitter.com/fecbQauiAM
โ Bellamy Brothers (@BellamyBrothers) February 12, 2018
Walker McGuire tweeted, “Wow. What a sad, sad day in Nashville. Daryle Singletary was one of the most pure voices you’ll ever hear. Go sing em one in Heaven, buddy. Gone way too soon.”
Wow. What a sad, sad day in Nashville. Daryle Singletary was one of the most pure voices you’ll ever hear. Go sing em one in Heaven, buddy. Gone way too soon. #ILetHerLie pic.twitter.com/jFyj1Np7PK
โ Walker McGuire (@walkermcguire) February 12, 2018
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