Legendary country music producer dead at 68
Country music producer Joe Scaife died at the age of 68.
No cause of death was given.
“You were the coolest hang there ever was,” his daughter, Jaela Scaife Harris, posted to Facebook. “Anyone who knows me know that there is no one in the world I love more than Joe Scaife. Words will never do him justice. He was the absolute coolest, most down to earth, incredible dad I could have ever asked for. I don’t know how I am going to make it without him, but I know he is going wide open on his boat in heaven. I love you so much daddy and I can’t wait to see you again. Happy first Father’s Day in Heaven.”
Scaife produced hits “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson, and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart.”
He also worked with the likes of K.T. Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Shania Twain, Toby Keith and more.
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