Apopka Country Music Hall of Famer, John Anderson, has passed away

Some sad news just breaking tonight in the world of country music. Hall of Fame singer John Anderson has passed away at the age of 71.

Born and raised right here in Apopka, John was well-known for his hits like “Swingin,” “Seminole Wind,” and “Straight Tequila Night.”

Throughout his impressive country music career, John landed five #1 songs and had more than twenty in the Top 10 on the country music charts.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and best friend,” his family said in a statement released to his fans.

John Anderson was just there at Tim McGraw’s Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony which took place on Sunday.

No cause of death has been reported. RIP John Anderson, a true legend!