Joe Diffie, the artist behind such hits as "A Night To Remember', 'Prop Me Up (Beside The Jukebox)', and 'Pickup Man' has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.
Friends and fellow artists across Country music are paying tribute to their friend and inspiration on social media. Below are just some of their reactions:
The number of beers, high fives and laughs I’ve had/shared with friends while listening to Joe Diffie songs are...
Posted by Dierks Bentley on Sunday, March 29, 2020
I am so sad to have learned that @JoeDiffieOnline just passed from COVID19. We were just with him a few months ago so it’s surreal. He was an amazing artist and a great guy. Prayers to his family during this time. 🙏😢 pic.twitter.com/H8koaZYe5u
— Julie Roberts (@TheJulieRoberts) March 30, 2020
RIP @JoeDiffieOnline pic.twitter.com/ExF6GugWUl
— Old Dominion (@OldDominion) March 30, 2020
Consistently one of the kindest artists to run into. This is really, really heavy. Thinking of his beautiful wife and family. 💔 https://t.co/0hzzXAtrMG
— Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) March 29, 2020
We are feeling it now. Oklahoma boy Joe Diffie has passed away from this virus. My kids grew up around his parents. My...
Posted by Toby Keith on Sunday, March 29, 2020
Just found out the very sad news about my buddy Joe Diffie passing away from complications of COVID-19. This is so...
Posted by John Michael Montgomery on Sunday, March 29, 2020
How can this be??? Another dear friend and legend gone?!! Joe Diffie has passed away from Coronavirus. He was an...
Posted by Rascal Flatts on Sunday, March 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Joe Diffie! You were one of the most iconic and distinct voices on country radio. You will be missed by so many.
Posted by Eli Young Band on Sunday, March 29, 2020
I met Joe Diffie when I moved to Nashville in the mid-80’s. I started getting called to do a lot of session work, demos...
Posted by Trisha Yearwood on Sunday, March 29, 2020
Gonna miss him. My heart is broken as we have lost a friend and one of the best voices in country music. Joe Diffie, you will be missed brother.
Posted by Tyler Farr on Sunday, March 29, 2020
“Even though I’ve been doing this for a long time, it’s like I want to pinch myself still. It’s an awful neat deal to be...
Posted by Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, March 29, 2020
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Joe Diffie. He was by far one of my greatest career influences and I will...
Posted by Mark Wills on Sunday, March 29, 2020
I’m devastated by the loss of my friend Joe Diffie. I can’t find adequate words. But the records he made, that voice, the twinkle in his eye, and our memories cannot be taken away by this disease. Please celebrate his music today everyone, go listen again to his records. And do EVERYTHING we need to do to defeat this virus.
Posted by Brad Paisley on Sunday, March 29, 2020
"So sad to hear the news of Joe Diffie’s passing today. He and I were both born on the same day December 28, 1958 and...
Posted by Shenandoah on Sunday, March 29, 2020
RIP Joe Diffie 💔 He passed on from complications due to the Coronavirus. He was 61
Posted by Nancy Wilson K99.1FM on Sunday, March 29, 2020
My heart goes out to the family and friends of @JoeDiffieOnline He was a kind soul and his music, a big part of many great childhood memories. He will be greatly missed. #RIPJoeDiffie
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) March 29, 2020
Absolutely no words for the loss of Joe Diffie. The music and legacy he leaves behind are legendary. Prayers for his family and friends. 💔
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) March 29, 2020
Can’t believe the news about Joe Diffie ....... my heart breaks for your family and friends - and fans .......
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 29, 2020
count me right in there too - you were THE REAL DEAL JOE...
😞🙏 -KU
Sadly we lose another great country singer this week, my friend #JoeDiffie ... this time to the coronavirus - hard to believe. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest In Peace! @JoeDiffieOnline pic.twitter.com/T42GOg3qdL
— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) March 29, 2020
So sad to hear about Joe Diffie passing & keeping John Prine & his family in our thoughts this evening.#stayhome
— thecadillac3 (@thecadillac3) March 29, 2020
Heartbreaking news about the passing of Joe Diffie and the news of John Prine being hospitalized...Praying really hard right now for both families 🙏🙏🙏
— Jordan Davis Music (@JordanCWDavis) March 29, 2020
Beyond sadness. Beyond a loss for words. My thoughts and prayers for Joe Diffie’s family and fans. pic.twitter.com/Mbfo1KQ8g4
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) March 30, 2020
Legend, Husband, Father and Friend. You will be missed. I’ll never forget our conversations, The day I met you, you told me keep being myself because there are people that need to hear what I have to say. Thank you for inspiring so many artists. Love🙏🏽 @JoeDiffieOnline. pic.twitter.com/7zmFFEeH95
— Jimmie Allen (@JimmieAllen) March 30, 2020
@JoeDiffieOnline I have tried to emulate the way you sing Since Home. Thanks for always being nice, and writing with me. Sad day in music! I know you have inspired not only me but so many with your music. You’ll be deeply missed! pic.twitter.com/PKOZiPS3cd
— Tate Stevens (@tatestevensctry) March 30, 2020
Humbled by the #GershwinPrize and beyond proud of the unity in the room. Join us tonight for the PBS special! love, g
Posted by Garth Brooks on Sunday, March 29, 2020
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