Anthony Dominick Benedetto, internationally revered as Tony Bennett, passed away at the age of 96 on July 21, 2023. His extraordinary life's journey, which began in the humble environs of Astoria, Queens, and catapulted him to international acclaim as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, remains an inspiring testament to his enduring impact on the fabric of American music.

It is with profound sorrow that we report the passing of Bobby Osborne, a towering figure in the bluegrass world. Bobby, who formed one half of the famed Osborne Brothers duo, passed away today, June 27, 2023.

In a heavy-hearted announcement on June 23, 2023, we mourn the passing of a mandolin legend and celebrated musician, Jesse McReynolds, aged 93. His soulful melodies and intricate picking have made a lasting impression on the bluegrass scene, reaching into the heart of the Grateful Dead's extensive repertoire. His profound influence extended beyond the confines of genre, and his unique approach to the mandolin left an indelible mark on music history.

On June 4, 2023, the music world lost a luminary, the extraordinary George Winston, at the age of 74. An iconic figure in the solo piano realm, Winston was celebrated for his genre-defying compositions that transcended musical boundaries.

It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Astrud Gilberto, a beacon of bossa nova, whose enchanting vocals and mesmerizing persona have left an indelible mark on the world of music. Gilberto passed away on June 5, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will echo for generations.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist David Crosby, who passed away on Wednesday, January 18, at age 81, was a Renaissance Man among musicians. When a good many artists of his generation stopped producing meaningful new music as they entered their ‘Golden Years’ – and were apparently content to ride on the coattails of their own career, it seemed that he was only getting started.

I am so very saddened by the death of my cousin Mickey Gilley. He and Jimmy Swaggert are like brothers to me. We are asking for prayers for his wife, Cindy and his entire family. I'm sad and praying. I loved him very much."
- Jerry Lee Lewis, cousin of Mickey Gilley and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member
(see Gilley and Lewis together on Pop Goes The Country: Click Here)

Country singer and actor Mickey Gilley, known for launching the Urban Cowboy movement in Country music and hit songs including "Stand By Me," "Room Full of Roses" and "Lonely Nights," died Saturday in Branson, Missouri.

Gilley was 86 and had just come off of the road, his favorite place, having played ten shows in April. He passed peacefully with his family and close friends by his side.

Sadly, Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters, and seen here on May 4, 2019, as front man for Chevy Metal at the BeachLife Festival in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 50.

Country Music Hall of Fame member Ralph Emery has passed away at age 88. Emery was a legendary disc jockey and television host who rose to fame during the late-night hours on Nashville's WSM, where he hosted and allowed many new artists a chance to be heard for the first time. Throughout his career, Emery hosted Pop! Goes The Country, Nashville Now, Ralph Emery Live, Ralph Emery’s Memories, and more. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and in 2010, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.