Legendary country music songwriter Don Schlitz passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 73 following a sudden illness
. Known for writing hits like Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" and Randy Travis' "Forever and Ever, Amen," Schlitz was a Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy winner

He wrote "When You Say Nothing at All" (Keith Whitley/Alison Krauss) and many others
A staple in Nashville, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame
His songwriting shaped the sound of modern country music, often telling stories that defined generations

He will be missed
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