Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died at the age of 71 following a five decade career. The Apopka, FL native signed his first record deal with Warner Bros, in 1976 and, later, BNA, scoring hits including “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night.” “Money In The Bank” and “Seminole Wind.”
“Anderson’s was a favorite to the staff and listeners of KOGT Radio,” said owner Gary Stelly. “JA had a voice and a sound that was recognizable after just a few notes of any song.”
In 1983, he won both the CMA Horizon Award and Single of the Year honor for “Swingin’.” In 1993, Anderson was honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Country Music Hall of Fame a decade later.
Read his full Hall of Fame bio here.
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