[36] Nash gave "Bigger Than the Beatles" a C-minus rating, calling it "just a lame device to evoke the names of beloved rock heroes. Country artist Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus. He was married to Tara Terpening Diffie, Theresa Crump, Debbie Jones and Janise Parker. [45] William Ruhlmann wrote that Diffie "has put together a decade-plus career in country largely on his ability to succeed" in "scour[ing] Nashville publishers for 10 good compositions in the established style", and that he was an "adequate but undistinguished singer. [66], In 2000, Diffie married Theresa (née Crump), whom he met at a concert, at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. [42], His final album for Epic Records, titled A Night to Remember, was released in 1999. http://bit.ly/1Kyx8Ja Joe jumped into the lake for a bet, but was knocked out cold in the fall. His songs were full of tongue-in-cheek takes on life as a "good ol' boy," like 1994's "Pickup Man," his song about pickup trucks and the men who drive them. [67][68] They have one daughter, Kylie, born in 2004. [25] Tim McGraw also included two of Diffie's songs on his 1993 debut album: another version of "Memory Lane", which he released as a single, and "Tears in the Rain". Diffie, a 61-year-old native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made 13 albums and had more than 20 Top 10 hits to his credit, his publicist said. "[41], In mid-1998, Epic Records released Diffie's Greatest Hits package, which featured three new cuts. 1 hits in the 1990s, has died from complications related to the coronavirus, a spokesperson revealed Sunday afternoon. The album's third single, "Next Thing Smokin'", made its chart debut one month before "Not Too Much to Ask", a duet that Diffie recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter for her album Come On Come On. [6] While at Gibson, he contacted a songwriter and recorded more demos, including songs that would later be recorded by Ricky Van Shelton, Billy Dean, Alabama, and the Forester Sisters. His family requests privacy at this time. One of these original songs, "LeRoy the Redneck Reindeer", was issued as a Christmas single late in the year, peaking at number 33 upon its initial release and re-entering the country music charts for the next two years based on Christmas airplay. ", "It's really an honor. [2] He also contributed to another cut on that album, "Same Old Train", which featured Marty Stuart and 11 other country music singers. [2] Country Standard Time critic George Hauenstein praised the album for containing "songs that are slightly different from [what] those other artists sing. In addition to these singles, he had 12 others reach the top 10 and ten more reach the top 40 on the same chart. "[53], In 2005, Jo Dee Messina released "My Give a Damn's Busted", which Diffie co-wrote and originally recorded on In Another World. They also became parents twice after being married. He was born on 28 December 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sporting a mustache and mullet, his boot-scooting crowd-pleasers included the hits, "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" and "Honky Tonk Attitude.". This was followed in 2019 by a vinyl album called Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie. [47] The album's title track peaked at number 10 on the country charts and number 66 on the hot 100. [58] Rounder released an album called The Ultimate Collection, which comprised re-recordings of his hits for Epic. Official Website. The song also reached number one on the country music charts published by Radio & Records and Gavin Report, making him the first country music artist to have a number-one debut single on all three charts,[10] as well as the first country music artist to have a debut single spend more than one week in the number-one position at the latter two publications. [27] The album included two consecutive number-one singles in its title track and in "Pickup Man". Thom Owens wrote that he began "adding more rock flourishes" on this album,[31] and Nash said that Diffie "not only understands the blue-collar ethic from the inside out – he's also familiar with its humorous underbelly. It's one thing to hear a song title or your name mentioned, but when it started into the 'Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie' part, that's cool right there," he said. Later, he moved to Wisconsin for the years he was in sixth grade through his second year of high school, and back to Oklahoma, where he attended high school in Velma. Joe Diffie was born into a musical family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1958. [26], Third Rock from the Sun was Diffie's highest-charting top country album (where it reached number six[13]), as well as his second consecutive platinum album. [2] Also included on the album was the ballad "Goodnight Sweetheart", later a top-10 country hit in 1996 for David Kersh. His family moved to San Antonio, … His only album for the label was Tougher Than Nails, which Wilson and he produced with Buddy Cannon. "[23], Also in 1993, Diffie was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. [7], Diffie signed to the independent Broken Bow Records in 2003. (CNN)Joe Diffie, a country music singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, died Sunday from complications of coronavirus, his publicist said in a news release. Joe Logan Diffie Wiki Biography. I just learned that @JoeDiffieOnline has passed away due to complications from the Coronavirus. But before she passed away, she told her husband, Rory, that she wanted Bradley, a relatively unknown country singer who has a full-time job at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in North Alabama, to sing. "[50] After Monument closed its Nashville branch, Diffie began touring with Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Lawrence on the Rockin' Roadhouse Tour, which began in 2002. 1 hits in the 1990s. Joe Diffie is a singer who is known for his hit songs like Third Rock from The Sun, Home, If the Devil Danced, Pickup Man and Bigger Than the Beatles. Doug Virden and Drew Womack, who then recorded on Epic in the band Sons of the Desert, sang backing vocals on it. [2] Erlewine said of the album's content, "there's nothing new, but there doesn't need to be",[52] and Country Standard Time said that the album "shows that he's still got the talent that took him to stardom in the first place. [3] Starting with A Night to remember, Diffie returned to a more ballad-oriented sound; Mike Kraski, then the senior vice president of sales for Sony Music Nashville, thought that the albums before it had over-emphasized his novelty releases. In his last two years in high school, Diffie played football, baseball, and golf in addition to running track; in his senior year, he was recognized as Best All-Around Male Athlete. Getty. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 61 from the complications of the COVID-19 disease on March 29, 2020. [5][64], In his book, Miracle: Bobby Allison and the Saga of the Alabama Gang, author Peter Golenbock described the origins of Diffie's 1993–94 love affair with Liz Allison, widow of Davey Allison. "I met all my wives in traffic jams / There's just something women like about a pickup man," he sang. For safety reasons and in accordance with Grand County’s COVID-19 restrictions, the performance, which coincides with the resort’s anticipated opening day, will feature a limited number of attendees. [17] Both of these songs made the country top 20, respectively reaching 16 and 15, and the duet was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals at the 35th Grammy Awards in 1993. The country singer was found dead of an apparent suicide on Sunday. Joe Diffie was a country music star who charted five number one hit country singles in the 1990s. The song, which was released in February 2013 as the third single from Aldean's album Night Train, name-drops Diffie and incorporates several of his song titles into the lyrics. He had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” died Sunday from complications of coronavirus. "[32], In mid-1995, he recorded the title track for Columbia Records's Runnin' Wide Open, an album comprising NASCAR-themed songs by various artists. It's pretty flattering they went that far with it. [61], In late 2012, Jason Aldean recorded the song "1994", co-written by Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean. Joe was a friend and touring partner with me in the 90's. Mr Diffie is survived by his wife, Tara Terpening Diffie, and seven children from four marriages. [64] Parker Diffie later worked as Diffie's on-road manager in the mid-2000s,[55] and in mid-2010, he and Kara auditioned for American Idol. "Joe was a friend and touring partner with me in the 90's. Jo Dee Marie Messina (born August 25, 1970) is an American country music artist. Joe Diffie was born on December 28, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA as Joseph Logan Diffie. "John Deere Green" also accounted for Diffie's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 69. Joe Diffie, who died Sunday (March 29) from complications from COVID-19, brought an everyman appeal to every song he did. In the months that followed, much to the chagrin of Davey Allison's family and fans, Liz sought solace in what evolved into a close relationship with Diffie. He died on March 29, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Diffie released seven studio albums, a Christmas album, and a greatest-hits package under the Epic label. Granby Ranch Ski Resort will host a benefit concert featuring country music artists Joe Nichols and Brent Rowan at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. "[63] She thought that Diffie began to move away from his George Jones influences on A Night to Remember. Joe Logan Diffie, known by his stage name, Joe Diffie, was an American country music singer. Get the Cameo app to view the latest content, DM your idols, share your Cameos + more. She has been honored by the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and has been nominated for … Diffie is in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 25 years. 4 on the country chart and No. We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic," the statement said. [5] Diffie then built a recording studio, began touring with Special Edition in adjacent states, and sent demonstration recordings to publishers in Nashville. Diffie toured at various county fairs in August 2010 in support of it. Joe Diffie, a consistent country-music hitmaker throughout the Nineties, died Sunday due to complications related to COVID-19. 'John Deere Green' Country Singer Joe Diffie Dead at 61 Coronavirus Complications. [8] Its first single, "Home", reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Only one other single was released from the album: "This Pretender" (co-written by Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox), which failed to make the country music Top 40. [5] In the meantime, Holly Dunn released "There Goes My Heart Again", which Diffie co-wrote and sang the backing vocals. [1], Steve Huey of Allmusic wrote that Diffie "lent his traditional sensibilities to humorous, rock-tinged novelties and plaintive ballads. “GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19),” the statement read. In 1998, he won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with "Same Old Train". [16] The first two singles from the album both peaked at number five on Billboard: "Is It Cold in Here" and "Ships That Don't Come In",[3] with the latter reaching number one on Radio & Records. But now that he's making records himself, [his vocal imitation] drops him to the rear of the pack, as a stylist with little style of his own. [55] In 2007, he joined with Lonestar, Charlie Daniels, and Craig Morgan to perform a benefit concert for Sgt. [14] In 1991, Diffie co-wrote the tracks "Livin' on What's Left of Your Love" and "Memory Lane" on labelmate Keith Palmer's debut album.[15]. [51] Tougher Than Nails produced a top-20 hit in its title track, followed by "If I Could Only Bring You Back", which peaked at number 50 and spent only eight weeks on the charts. Deepest condolences to Joe's family, friends and fans," he said. Deborah Allen is an American country music singer, songwriter, author, and actress. "[49], Diffie was married four times. Joe Diffie, Wry Country Traditionalist, Dead At 61 Following COVID-19 Diagnosis After spending many years tracing the outline of a music career, Diffie finally found success in … Its singles all failed to make the top 10 on the country charts, with lead-off "This Is Your Brain" reaching number 25, followed by "Somethin' Like This" at number 40 and "The Promised Land" at number 61, the lowest-peaking single of his career. [3][5], After the foundry closed in 1986, Diffie declared bankruptcy and sold the studio out of financial necessity. [2], The label released Diffie's debut album, A Thousand Winding Roads, at the end of 1990,[3] with Montgomery and Johnny Slate as producers. She recorded the 1983 crossover hit "Baby I Lied", which reached No. It's kind of flattering, yet uncomfortable at the same time," he said. He was 61. His publicist confirmed the death to Rolling Stone. The Georgia native previously gave a shoutout to Diffie in his song "1994," singing, "1994, Joe Diffie comin' out my radio / I'm just a country boy with a farmer's tan / So help me girl I'll be your Pick-Up Man." They got divorced in 1996. [29] The song was covered in 1997 by English singer Gary Barlow. [5] There, he took a job at Gibson Guitar Corporation. He made a massive name as well as fame from his music career. Kevin Downs, a soldier who was severely wounded in Iraq. [59], His next project for Rounder, Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album, was released on October 26, 2010. [12] Between these two songs, "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" became Diffie's second Billboard number one. He also divorced his wife, who left with their two children. [2] Third Rock from the Sun received critical praise for adding more rock and up-tempo material. Originally performing gospel music at local churches, the group billed themselves as The Four Star Quartet, and later The Kingsmen. [16] It was also the first album that he co-produced, doing so with Johnny Slate. "My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. This latter song was also his last charting single. [51] That same year, Diffie was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. [8] Montgomery, who was then the vice president of A&R at Epic Records, said that he wanted to sign Diffie to a contract with the label, but had to put the singer on hold for a year. [4] His first musical performance came at age 14, when he performed in his Aunt Dawn Anita's country music band. "Talk about unexpected, you know?". He also co-wrote singles for Holly Dunn, Tim McGraw, and Jo Dee Messina, and recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Jones, and Marty Stuart. The latter spent 37 weeks on the country music charts, the longest chart run achieved by any of his singles. [5], After graduating, he attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. His album, Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album, was released in late 2010 through Rounder. 1 singles for herself, Janie Fricke, and John Conlee; Top 5 hits for … In 1993, Joe began his romantic love affairs with Liz Allison. Since 1976, Allen has issued 12 albums and charted 14 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Between then and 2004, Diffie charted 35 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, five of which peaked at number one: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", "Pickup Man" (his longest-lasting number-one song, at four weeks) and "Bigger Than the Beatles". Subscribe now for more! Diffie's father, Joe R., played guitar and banjo, and his mother sang. [70] Diffie married Tara Terpening at The Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2018. Joe Logan Diffie was born on 28 December 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma USA, and is a country music singer/songwriter, probably best known for his five number one hits: “Home”, “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)”, “Third Rock from the Sun”, “Pickup Man” and “Bigger Than the Beatles”. They had two sons, Drew and Tyler, the latter of whom was born with Down syndrome and nearly died in 1991 following complications from a tonsillectomy. ... Kate and Joe … [2], Country Standard Time gave the album a positive review for having "nary a novelty tune in the bunch",[44] and Nash wrote that it had a "surprising depth of feeling. Following in his mother's footsteps, Diffie began to sing at an early age, often listening to the albums in his father's record collection. Joe Diffie Death (Tara Terpening Diffie Husband Death) The iconic country singer Joe Diffie was known for his string of No. Diffie died at the age of 61, from complications related to the coronavirus, a spokesperson revealed Sunday afternoon. [38] Also included on the album was "I Got a Feelin'", which Tracy Lawrence previously recorded on his 1994 album I See It Now. Titled "Baseball Mistress," the tape puts a romp between McCready and her then boyfriend on display. Diffie was 61. "[40] Owens said that it "doesn't offer anything new or especially remarkable from Joe Diffie. 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The Statler Brothers (sometimes simply referred to The Statlers) were an American country music, gospel, and vocal group.The quartet was formed in 1955 performing locally and, from 1964-72, they sang as opening act and backup singers for Johnny Cash.. "[19] Richmond Times-Dispatch reviewer Norman Rowe referred to Diffie as a "pleasant surprise" and called "Is It Cold in Here" "the sort of tear-jerker George Jones has worked wonders with in the past". Joe Diffie was born into a musical family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1958. Diffie had met Davey and Liz a couple of times before and he offered to sing the song at Davey's funeral. "[37], Twice Upon a Time followed in 1997. "[35] Owens thought that it was a "varied collection of ballads and midtempo rockers", but said that it was not "as consistently engaging" as Third Rock from the Sun. Following in his mother's footsteps, Diffie began to sing at an early age, often listening to the albums in his father's record collection. Diffie … His first wife was Janise Parker, whom he married while in college. Joe Diffie, an icon to many country fans for his string of No. Diffie also met Debbie, who later became his second wife.
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