Country music legend behind many iconic songs dies at 81. Here’s what we know

He helped create some of country music’s biggest hits.

Country music legend behind many iconic songs dies at 81. Here’s what we know

He helped create some of country music’s biggest hits.

— Brian Linder, AL.com

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