Early this morning, news broke that Daryle Singletary had passed away in Nashville. The country star was beloved for his deep, twangy vocals and beaming personality. He first made his mark in the mid-90s with his hits "Amen Kind of Love," "I Let Her Lie" and "Too Much Fun."
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It's unclear what caused Singletary's sudden death at the age of 46. His friends, fans and colleagues are taking to social media today to share their memories and shock over the loss of one of country music's best and most underrated voices.
Rough morning for me. One of my favorite singers, Daryle Singletary, has passed away this morning unexpectedly. He?s the one who convinced me to move to Nashville. Praying hard for his family??Love you Daryle
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) February 12, 2018
So sorry to hear about Daryle Singletary. One of the finest voices to have ever graced country music.
— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) February 13, 2018
Sad to hear the news about Daryle Singletary this morning. I didnt know him that well but got to play a couple shows with him way back in the day. Seemed like a really cool guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. #georgiaboy #rip pic.twitter.com/OhUtgeEZRr
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) February 13, 2018
Rest in peace to my buddy Daryle Singletary? Thinkin of his wife Holly and their family today, sending prayers their way. pic.twitter.com/f0mjqmggg6
— Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) February 12, 2018
Daryle... You will be missed, my friend. pic.twitter.com/TevoSairOe
— Tyler Farr (@tylerfarr) February 12, 2018
Another amazing country singer gone way to soon. If you don?t know him and call yourself a country music fan, you should be ashamed. One of the best. The Note - Daryle Singletary.flv https://t.co/p63WQoLA6g via @YouTube
— Thompson Square (@thompsonsquare) February 12, 2018
My heart is broken this morning for my buddy Daryle Singletary and his family! I have no words and I'm stunned. You will be so missed my friend! One of the greatest voices in the history of country music!!
— Gary Levox (@GaryLevox) February 12, 2018
This breaks my heart. Daryle was a great friend, not only to me- But to country music. Another big loss for us... https://t.co/TWbz4FOO1E
— Ty Herndon (@TyHerndoncom) February 12, 2018
Prayers for Daryl Singletary's family. We've lost a talented and great man. pic.twitter.com/v3BzhzcwNx
— Aaron Tippin' (@TippinAaron) February 12, 2018
Heaven just got another member of the Choir... @Darylesing - what a wonderful soul and inspiration. R.i.p pic.twitter.com/WY4yQzntJa
— stoney larue (@stoneylarue) February 12, 2018
Wow... so sad to hear about @Darylesing passing... I?ve always loved his voice and his music. He will be greatly missed
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) February 12, 2018
So sad this morning to hear of the passing of Daryle Singletary... he had one of the purest country voices I?ve ever heard.
— Buddy Jewell (@BuddyJewell) February 12, 2018
I?m shocked and saddened to hear that Daryle Singletary has passed away. He was a true country voice and his talent will be sorely missed. Praying for Daryle?s friends and family. https://t.co/ETYofzufCC
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) February 12, 2018
Rest In Peace, Daryle Singletary, pic.twitter.com/fecbQauiAM
— Bellamy Brothers (@BellamyBrothers) February 12, 2018
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My good friend and one of the best pure country singers if not the best, Daryle Singletary passed away this morning. God?s choir just got a lead singer!!!
— Neal McCoy (@NealMcCoy) February 12, 2018
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So very sad to hear about the passing of Daryle Singletary. ?Country music has lost another great voice, but his music will live forever in the hearts and minds of anyone who ever heard him sing.?— TG Sheppard (@TGSheppardmusic) February 12, 2018
On rare occasion, an artist will come along that you KNOW is truly special. One that possesses talent that stands out from many others. That?s how we felt about Daryle Singletary and we are so sad to hear of his passing this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/sVaIsPgIM4
— WSMradio (@WSMradio) February 12, 2018
Shocked at the tragic news this morning. Praying for @Darylesing?s family. Man Daryle was a singer! A real singer! And a great human being. Rest easy my friend... https://t.co/mmCBWlL24d
— bryan_white (@bryan_white) February 12, 2018
Please say prayers for Daryle Singletary and his family. Such tragic news and I?m just devastated! @Darylesing
— Steve Wariner (@stevewariner) February 12, 2018
Sad day...the greatest country voice of my time is now singing in Heaven?s band. Gonna miss you @Darylesing ! Now show them how a good ol country shuffle is supposed to sound! #darylesingletary pic.twitter.com/3mBhbdONIx
— Craig Campbell (@craigcampbelltv) February 12, 2018
Sorry to hear that a great country voice has passed away. God bless you Daryle Singletary. RIP
— SammyKershaw (@SammyKershaw) February 12, 2018
Our hearts are breaking at the loss of Daryle Singletary this morning. He was a great friend to us all, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/kuWgVs8pFa
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) February 12, 2018
Gonna miss my friend Daryle Singletary! This is my favorite picture of us! Praying for Holly? https://t.co/UQMBO5uNTJ
— Mark Wills (@MarkWillsMusic) February 12, 2018
Wow. What a sad, sad day in Nashville. Daryle Singletary was one of the most pure voices you'll ever hear. Go sing em one in Heaven, buddy. Gone way too soon. #ILetHerLie pic.twitter.com/jFyj1Np7PK
— Walker McGuire (@walkermcguire) February 12, 2018
.@Darylesing was the single greatest country voice of our generation... what a huge loss today. This one hurts. Rest In Peace Daryle
— Luke Combs ? (@lukecombs) February 12, 2018
