Classic Country Hit Singer Vern Gosdin “The Voice” Dies in Nashville

Classic country singer-songwriter, Vern Gosdin, often referred to as “the Voice”‘ died in Nashville today. Gosdin was 74 and reportedly suffered a stroke several weeks ago.

Vern Gosdin was a native of Woodland, Alabama. He began his career with his brothers, Rex and Ray Gosdin. He and brother, Rex, later became a  bluegrass duo and had a country hit in 1967 with “Hangin On”.

Vern Gosdin won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award in 1989 for the classic “Chiseled in Stone”. His other classic country hits included “I Can Tell By the Way You Dance (You’re Gonna Love Me Tonight)”, “Do You Believe Me Now?” and “Set’em Up Joe”.