@cbsnews: Country music singer-songwriter John Anderson, known for hits including "Swingin'," "Seminole Wind" and "Straight Tequila Night," has died at age 71. Anderson died in his sleep Wednesday at his home in Smithville, Tennessee, according to his representative. Known for his distinctive twang and traditional country sound, Anderson helped shape the genre's neotraditional movement in the 1980s and '90s, earning 20 top 10 country hits and five No. 1 singles over his career. His family remembered him as the heart of their family, saying his music would live on alongside the memories he left behind.

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Thursday 22 October 2026 12:28:35 GMT