"There's a sadness as I finish off writing this letter, as it is the last letter I will write for the fan club bulletin. The fan club would be nothing if it wasn't for you, 'the fans'. I will be forever grateful for the wonderful support you have given my career."
"I suppose it's a sad realisation of how things have progressed in this world of technology that has brought us to the point of deciding to end the fan club. Everything is so instantaneously available now on social media, and it reaches people so rapidly that you all have the news before the fan club is able to share it with you."
"Watch out on Facebook for any updates (the official page, of course) and I want to reiterate to everyone that I will not contact anyone EVER on social media, so please do not engage with anyone pretending to be me."
The 63-year-old country star released the final issue of his self-titled magazine and closed his official fan club after 40 years. He expressed sadness about ending the fan club and gratitude for the supporters who sustained his career. He cited the instantaneous reach of social media and advancing technology as the reason the fan club became obsolete. He warned followers about online fraudsters impersonating him and reiterated that he will never contact anyone on social media. He confirmed a forthcoming two-year touring sabbatical for health reasons, beginning after an upcoming charity performance.
Read at Irish Independent
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