Country legend and television star Roy Clark passed away yesterday (Nov. 15) at the age of 85. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was known for his incredible picking skills and as one of the beloved hosts of the long-running television show "Hee Haw," which brought country music into homes nationwide.
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As news of Clark's passing reached the country music community, artists took to social media to share memories of Clark and honor his legacy and contributions to country music.
When the Nashville floods wiped out most of my guitars, Roy heard about it & showed up at a show and gave me one of his. This is who this man was. Constantly giving. I owe him so much. Go say hi to my Papaw for me Roy. You left the world a much better place. #royclark pic.twitter.com/Aus1110BsU
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 15, 2018
My story is not unique. How many guitar players started with a Roy Clark guitar method book? How many guitars were sold to people wanting to play because of him? How many lives were made better because of his wit and joy? I?m one of so many. pic.twitter.com/jxE20oEW0S
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 15, 2018
My first CMA memory is sitting on my living room floor watching Roy Clark tear it up. Sending my love and respect to him and his family for all he did. - KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) November 15, 2018
Roy Clark was an amazing musician and entertainer. He made pickin? look fun to all of us young kids. I loved Roy Clark and he loved me. I?ll really miss him but he will not miss me where he?s at. There?s no missing in Heaven.
- Ricky Skaggs pic.twitter.com/ao4Rz481w3— Ricky Skaggs (@RickySkaggs) November 15, 2018
Roy Clark was a consummate entertainer that we?ll all miss. He was such a great friend of my dad?s that I greatly admired. pic.twitter.com/XDf11AFGW6
— Pam Tillis (@PamTillis) November 15, 2018
Roy Clark is gone and the world of music has lost a treasure. I remember watching episodes of Hee Haw with my grandparents as a kid and thinking how talented he was. That feeling only grew as I did... he will be greatly missed
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) November 15, 2018
Very sad to hear about the passing of a fellow Okie and country music artist Roy Clark. Roy was one of the first country artist I ever saw on TV. Prayers for his family.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 15, 2018
Roy Clark was one of the true nice guys in our business. I am blessed that he was part of my life. I grew up watching him on Hee Haw and was then invited to join the @opry by him in 2007. #fullcircle He will surely be missed.?????
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) November 15, 2018
Sad to learn of the passing of the legendary Roy Clark yesterday. Met him backstage at the @opry a few years ago. He was very kind and encouraging to me. An amazing talent who helped build the foundation of Country Music. Rest In Peace, Roy.
— Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery) November 16, 2018
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