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Grammy-Winning Songwriter Don Schlitz Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, the acclaimed Grammy-winning country songwriter known for hits like 'The Gambler,' has passed away at the age of 73. His death marks the loss of a significant figure in country music.
17 Apr, 05:37 — 17 Apr, 19:00
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APVery High40d ago
Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73 - AP News
Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73 AP News
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Don Schlitz, Grammy-Winning Composer of ‘The Gambler,’ Dies at 73
Schlitz wrote some of country music's most enduring songs, and was lauded with several lifetime achievement awards.
By Lars Brandle
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Grammy-Winning Songwriter Don Schlitz Dead at 73
Country music has lost one of its all-time hitmakers -- Don Schlitz, the mastermind behind "The Gambler," has died at 73. Schlitz died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness ... and the loss is hitting the industry hard. A member…
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