"I will never be able to believe that I deserve this, unless I receive it as a representative of my family, my mentors, my collaborators, my promoters and my friends. That's the only way I can deal with this."
"Schlitz's songs are widely considered some of the most unwavering in country music, and have been recorded by such hitmakers as Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, and The Judds."
"He was named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year for four consecutive years, from 1988 through 1991, and also wrote music and lyrics for 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' the 1999 Broadway musical."
Don Schlitz, a celebrated country music songwriter, died at 73 due to a sudden illness. He was recognized with multiple awards, including two Grammy Awards, and was inducted into several prestigious music halls of fame. Schlitz made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2017 and was honored as the only non-artist inductee in 2022. His songs, recorded by numerous artists, are considered classics in country music. The Grand Ole Opry will dedicate its Saturday night show in his memory.
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