Country music singer-songwriter dead at 91

Dick Damron, singer and songwriter, died at 91 on Saturday.

The death of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member was shared by the family.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Canadian country music legend Dick Damron, who left this world with the same quiet grace and spirit that defined his life and career,” the statement read, per Taste of Country.

Damron wrote songs for the likes for Charley Pride and George Hamilton.

“Countryfied” and “The Long Green Line” were two of Damron’s better known songs, but, per the report, he also reached No. 1 in Canada with “Hitch Hikin’,” “Rise ‘n’ Shine,” “On the Road” and “Susan Flowers.”

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