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19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: United States President Barack Obama awards the 2011 National Medal of Arts to Mel Tillis during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 13, 2012. Photo Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: Mel Tillis shows off the medal he received from United States President Barack Obama during the 2011 National Medal of Arts ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 13, 2012. Photo Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: June 12th, 2004: Nashville, TN, USA: CMA Music Festival Convention RiverFront Stages Day 3. Mel Tillis Performs. Photo Credit: Ferguson/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: June 12, 2004; Nashville, TN, USA; Singer MEL TILLIS during the 2004 CMA Music Festival held at Riverfront Park. Photo Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: 09 June 2012 - Nashville, TN - Mel Tillis. Mel Tillis performs at the 2012 CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stage. Photo Credit: Ryan Pavlov/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: 09 June 2012 - Nashville, TN - Mel Tillis. Mel Tillis performs at the 2012 CMA Music Festival Riverfront Stage. Photo Credit: Ryan Pavlov/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: 6 November 2006 - Nashville, Tennessee - Mel Tillis. The 40th Annual CMA Awards held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center. Photo Credit: George Shepherd/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: May 26, 2004; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Musician MEL TILLIS during the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Photoy Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: September 20, 2010 - Nashville, TN - Mel Tillis received the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. The Academy of Country Music held their annual Honors Awards show at the Ryman auditorium. Photo Credit: Dan Harr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: 07 November 2010 - Nashville, Tennessee -Mel Tillis arrives at the Tootsie's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Photo Credit: Mike Strasinger/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: November 5, 2003; Nashville, TN, USA; Singer MEL TILLIS during the 37th Annual CMA Country Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry House. Photo Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: September 20, 2010 - Nashville, TN - Mel Tillis received the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. The Academy of Country Music held their annual Honors Awards show at the Ryman auditorium. Photo Credit: Dan Harr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: May 26, 2004; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Musician MEL TILLIS during the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Photoy Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: June 12, 2004; Nashville, TN, USA; Singer MEL TILLIS during the 2004 CMA Music Festival held at Riverfront Park. Photo Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: September 20, 2010 - Nashville, TN - Mel Tillis, recipient of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. The Academy of Country Music held their annual Honors event at the Ryman Auditorium, where honorees, presenters and performers arrived on the red carpet. Photo Credit: Dan Harr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: 11 November 2008 - Nashville, Tennessee - Mel Tillis. BMI's 56th Annual Country Awards held at BMI Music Row. Photo Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia
19 November 2017 - Mel Tillis, country music star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died at the age of 85. The suspected cause of death is respiratory failure. Tillis, the father of country singer Pam Tillis, recorded more than 60 albums and had more than 30 top 10 country singles, including "Good Woman Blues," ''Coca Cola Cowboy" and "Southern Rain." File Photo: November 5, 2003; Nashville, TN, USA; Singer MEL TILLIS during the 37th Annual CMA Country Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry House. Photo Credit: Laura Farr/AdMedia