John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Famer, dies at 71

John Anderson, a Country Music Hall of Famer whose distinctive voice created hits including “Swingin’,” “Seminole Wind” and “Straight Tequila Night,” died on Wednesday. He was 71.Read more trending newsIn a statement, Anderson’s family said he died peacefully in his sleep, Billboard reported.“His music will live on, but for us, his greatest legacy will always be the love he gave his family and the memories we will carry with us forever,” the statement read. “Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this unimaginable loss.“To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special. We are completely heartbroken.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Anderson (@johnanderson) During his career, Anderson had 20 top-10 songs and five No. 1s on Billboa