John Anderson's death hit @joshturnermusic HARD.
"This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to post," he begins, two day after Anderson died at age 71.
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"John Anderson was my hero, my friend, my mentor, and was like a father to me. I first met him in 1998 and he has welcomed me with open arms ever since. He always treated me as an equal and never looked down on me for being 22 years younger."
"I learned so much from him and I can’t even believe I’m typing these words ... Please keep his family in your prayers. He was a one of a kind singer, songwriter, performer, and human being."
Dozens of legendary and contemporary singers have said similar about John Anderson, including Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Reba McEntire.
Today I turn 88…I’ve seen some serious shit. The most serious of it all is love. I love my family, my friends, and my wonderful fans. The power of love remains.
You’re one of the voices that led me to Nashville. And one of the most distinctive singer songwriters of the last few decades. A real country man. “Count the memories.“ RIP @johnanderson. ~ AJ