Joe Diffie, the Nineties country star behind hits like "Pickup Man," has died at 61 due to complications related to COVID-19. None of that language on this show! Joe only cares about the upper middle class D4 head who hasn't left dublin in years is so self important he thinks he can pass judgement over the rest of the country. Its truly a sad day for our industry. WillieCocker , 21/09/2017. . February 23, 2023. Even in his performing era, Mr. Diffie continued writing songs, including ones recorded by Tim McGraw (Memory Lane) and Jo Dee Messina (My Give a Damns Busted). [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. What a voice! One such social media post racked up more than 100,000 shares within a week: Another person claimed that Diffie had actually died from lung cancer, not COVID-19: There is no truth to these claims. 50 Years exhibition will mark half a century since the 1973 release of the singer's sixth studio album. Between 1990 and 2004, Joe Diffie was one of the most commercially successful artists in country music, notching up more than . Diffie revealed his positive coronavirus diagnosis on Friday. [5] "Ships That Don't Come In" was co-written by Dave Gibson, also recording on Epic at the time as a member of the Gibson/Miller Band. Both songs also entered the hot 100, respectively peaking at 84 and 60. On Monday (February 27) the guitarist's reps officially confirmed that Billy Gibbons is not dead. All Rights Reserved. Here are some of the reactions from social media as well as other public/news statements: Just got word that Joe Diffie has passed away.Sincere condolences to his familyIts such a shock and such a loss for Country MusicRest In Peace Joe, Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) March 29, 2020, Just got word that Joe Diffie has passed away. Brad Paisley posted a video of him singing with Diffie onstage, along with an emotional tribute to the late singer. [68] The couple divorced in 2017. Well miss you, Brother. [2] Country Standard Time critic George Hauenstein praised the album for containing "songs that are slightly different from [what] those other artists sing. Joe Duffy takes the pulse of the Irish nation every day on Liveline. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. "[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. He always loved it when he and the Kentucky Headhunters got to play together, he always said we made the day fun for him. [3] Diffie's father, Joe R., played guitar and banjo, and his mother sang. CMT. Sporting a mustache and mullet, his boot-scooting crowd-pleasers included the hits, If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets) and Honky Tonk Attitude.. Country Weekly reviewer wrote that Diffie "deals with adult emotions" and described the title track as "a shimmering ballad perfect for his expressive tenor. Michael W. Smith looks back: Ive got an extraordinary redemption story appreciated. 1 country singles. A Night To Remember and he one he took a big chance on Tougher Than Nails. Nashville will never be the same without Joe Diffie. Max T. Barnes, I am deeply saddened at the news of Joe Diffies death. The singer and 61-year-old native of Tulsa, Oklahoma is in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 25 years. [60] He co-produced the album with Luke Wooten, and included on it the song "Tennessee Tea", which Diffie originally recorded while he was in Special Edition. 2. "Joe Diffie, Nineties Countrys Pickup Man, Dead at 61 From Coronavirus." and Grammy awards and charted five No. He. 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. His clear voice and unique singing style made him immediately recognizable. I cant find adequate words. 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Country musics huge loss of my friend, a great singer and songwriter. I just learned that @JoeDiffieOnline has passed away due to complications from the Coronavirus. "[22] Nash rated the album more favorably than the ones before it, saying that Diffie "is maturing into a first-rate interpreter of working-class woes. "[45] Erlewine also noted that the album did not contain any novelty songs, and called it the "purest country album he's ever made. It was led off by "Bigger Than the Beatles", the last number-one single of his career. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Tara and their family. pic.twitter.com/Ibm6SIZxcs, TG Sheppard (@TGSheppardmusic) March 29, 2020, So tragic to hear that another great legends voice has gone silent. [7] By mid-1989, he left Gibson to record demos full-time. My brother, I look forward to seeing your sweet face again. You will be missed. Mike McGuire of Shenandoah, Im so sad to hear of the passing of a brother in music, Joe Diffie. Deepest condolences to Joes family, friends and fans, he said. His first wife was Janise Parker, whom he married while in college. I cant find adequate words. [54], After leaving Broken Bow, Diffie continued to tour, primarily playing smaller venues and county fairs. Also in 1992, Diffie was nominated by the Academy of Country Music for Top New Male Vocalist, along with Billy Dean and Mark Chesnutt, but lost to Billy. He also partnered with his father to run a small recording studio. In 1988, country legend Hank Thompson cut the Diffie composition Love on the Rocks. In 1989, Diffie co-wrote and sang backing vocals on Holly Dunns Top Five single There Goes My Heart Again.. He was and will remain one of country musics great vocalists. "[48] William Ruhlmann called the album "sturdy formula country",[49] and Jeffrey B. Remz of Country Standard Time said that he "easily interpret[s]" the songs, but "doesn't seem to be doing anything too dramatically different. Liveline presenter Joe Duffy has hit back xat a caller who claimed that the leading cause of death among children in the United States is sweets. 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. He was 61 years old. "John Prine, One of Americas Greatest Songwriters, Dead at 73." A Warner Bros. Joe Duffy and his wife June Meehan met in Trinity College in their youth and later got married. Singer Charlie Daniels, known for his hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia, posted his own tribute to Diffie. His 1995 Christmas album included a honky-tonk anthem, Leroy the Redneck Reindeer., On Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) the songs video had a strong dose of Weekend at Bernies-like high jinks Mr. Diffie regarded death with an arched eyebrow and a shrug: Just let my headstone be a neon sign/Just let it burn in memory of all of my good times.. Share. Sheppard, I am in total shock hearing about our dear Joe! [8] Montgomery, who was then the vice president of A&R at Epic Records, told Diffie he wanted to sign him with the label, but had to put him on hold for a year. Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images That was in 2010. Joe Diffie, a consistent country-music hitmaker throughout the Nineties, died Sunday due to complications related to COVID-19. [29] The song was covered in 1997 by English singer Gary Barlow. Health | He was just a regular Joe, as he would put it, but he also will go down in history as one of the greats, I do believe. Billy Dean, Joe was a simple man with a very kind heart. In addition to these. [12] Between these two songs, "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" became Diffie's second Billboard number one. Gonna miss Joe. The social media posts falsely claiming that the musician the died from lung cancer, not COVID-19, attempted to downplay a disease that, as of this writing, has killed nearly 170,000 people dead worldwide, including at least 40,000 in the United States. Two days later, on March 29, he died in Nashville at the age of 61 from complications of the disease. Editors picks [2] After this song came "The Quittin' Kind" and "It's Always Somethin'", which respectively reached 21 and five on the country charts, and 90 and 57 on the hot 100. "We. Has the Bay Area moved on? Im just a country boy, although that sounds like a cliche. pic.twitter.com/nUvqsDzsBj. He was 61. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW His father, who held jobs as a teacher, rancher, truck driver, and welder, had musical tastes that ran more toward traditional country, but Diffie learned about harmony singing by working in gospel and bluegrass groups, including, respectively, Higher Purpose and Special Edition. STOP STARTING FAKE NEWS. who tragically died in a car crash in 1991, and his . His records, Home and Ships That Dont Come In are among my favorite records of all time. He is a South Bay native who graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Liberal Studies. Listen to 16 Biggest Hits: Joe Diffie by Joe Diffie on Apple Music. A Florida judge ordered rapper Kodak Black to drug rehab for 30 days on Tuesday after he allegedly tested positive for . Following in his father's footsteps, Diffie began singing at an early age, often listening to the albums in his father's record collection. I am honored, and humbled, to have known him. After working as a demo singer in the mid 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. "[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. Its really an honor. Joe Duffy, Freya McClements. Joe Goddard, former sports columnist with The Doings and the Chicago Sun-Times, dies at 85. He was 61. 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. Diffie, a singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, made 13 albums and had more than 20 Top 10 hits to his credit. Stream songs including "Home", "If You Want Me To" and more. His style is defined by a neotraditionalist country influence with a mix of novelty songs and ballads. Henry is married to Madonna's younger sister Melanie Ciccone. "[37], Twice Upon a Time followed in 1997. This was followed in 2019 by a vinyl album called Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie. John Duffey, 62, a singer and mandolin player who founded and led the Seldom Scene bluegrass group for 25 years, died Nov. 10 at Arlington Hospital after a heart attack. Eighteen of his singles landed in the Top 10 on the country charts, with five going No. Today it did. In July 2019, he released the honky-tonk tune As Long as Theres a Bar, and in November issued his first-ever vinyl LP, Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie, featuring updated versions of 11 of his hits and a cover of the Stevie Ray Vaughan tune Pride and Joy., Representative of his workingman persona, Diffie took a no-nonsense approach to his craft. While at Gibson, Diffie spent nights and weekends recording demo records and was eventually introduced by a coworker to Johnny Slate, who owns a music publishing firm in Nashville. Diffie toured at various county fairs in August 2010 in support of it. In the intervening years, the Diffie family lived in San Antonio, Washington state, and Wisconsin. On January 5, the Korean film world mourned the death of a young star in Kim Mi-soo, who passed away at age 29. When you come here, it takes a while to be accepted because there are so many people who come to Nashville who are talented but they have some personality flaw or they are not dependable. 1, was a lighthearted catalog of rural misadventure. He has been the name behind the popular Radio 1 programme since 1999. The radio presenter shared that his favourite uncle Bernard O'Donoghue died with his funeral to take place on Christmas Eve. [3] The first three singles from the album all reached the top 10 on the country singles charts: the title track (which Diffie co-wrote) and the Dennis Linde composition "John Deere Green" both peaked at number five, with the number-three "Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)" in between. We worked together a lot over the years. We want to hear it. The singer was famously name-checked, as were a number of his best-known songs, in Jason Aldeans 2013 single 1994. There are plenty of singers in this town, but not many with a range like his, Diffies fellow Opry star Vince Gill told People magazine in 1993. [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. Diffie was 61. He also drove a cement truck and worked at a foundry, all while flirting with the idea of launching a career in country music. Joe Logan Diffie was born on Dec. 28, 1958, in Tulsa, Okla., to Joe and Flora Diffie. In his broadcasting persona, Joe Duffy may be many thingsinquisitive, provocative, hammy, maudlinbut he's rarely given to self-pity. Hiltzik: What is it about conservative COVID-19 deniers and masks? "[41], In mid-1998, Epic Records released Diffie's Greatest Hits package, which featured three new cuts. Among these were "Texas Size Heartache", and its B-side, "Poor Me", which respectively reached numbers four and 43 on the country charts. Absolutely no words for the loss of Joe Diffie, country singer Carrie Underwood said on Twitter. Courtesy of the artist. 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. Rest easy my friend, shoot 71 every day til we sing together again. chimmeystack , 10/08/2022. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Tara and their family. T.G. [70], On March 27, 2020, Diffie announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. Mr. Diffie is survived by his wife, Tara Terpening Diffie; his mother; two sisters, Meg Prestidge and Monica Stiles; four sons, Parker Diffie, Travis Humes, Drew Diffie and Tyler Diffie; three daughters, Kara Diffie, Kylie Diffie and Reaux Terpening; and four grandchildren. The cause of country music star Joe Diffie's death was lung cancer. appreciated. Two months after his induction to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor, Duffey was hospitalized in Arlington, Virginia after complaining of chest pains. Everyday he would come by my bus about noon and we would go to lunch together. I worked fairs all over the country with Joe. A great singer. Recently he sang a song with me, Lorrie Morgan and Darryl Worley, Summer Wine. It was a perfect performance. [27] The album included two consecutive number-one singles in its title track and in "Pickup Man". Joe was always so much fun to be around and I will never forget our Panama City show with @tylerfarr and @tracy_lawrence. "That's tough," the singer replies, chuckling . He also released one studio album each through Monument Records, Broken Bow Records, and Rounder Records. [28] The album's next single, "So Help Me Girl", peaked at number two on the country charts and 84 on the pop charts, in addition to topping the RPM country charts. The 61-year-old, who lived in Nashville, had released a . Thanks for the music, Joe. James Robert Webb, Joe Diffie, he was a singers singer. The. His family requests privacy at this time. I have been a fan since his first single, Home, hit radio. RTE star Joe Duffy has been left heartbroken following the death of his beloved mum. In 1993, Diffie and Mary Chapin Carpenter were nominated for a Grammy for their duet, Not Too Much to Ask.. [43], Alanna Nash regularly compared Diffie's voice to that of George Jones. Joe was a great singer, songwriter, and entertainer that left his mark in Country Music. Joe Logan Diffie (December 28, 1958 - March 29, 2020) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Elsewhere, a family notice on RIP.ie described Mabel as a 'beloved wife to the late Jimmy . Last modified on Fri 1 May 2020 14.30 EDT. Throughout the video, there are clips of almost all the country stars of the 2010s Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and more singing to the camera, Joe, Joe, Joe Diffie!. Salsa ) Born 10-21-1924 in Barrio Santra Suarez, Havana, Cuba - Singer - Was a member of La. Its such a shock and such a loss for Country Music. Slate brought the demos to Bob Montgomery of CBS Nashville, who eventually signed Diffie to a contract. His publicist confirmed the death to Rolling Stone. Did you encounter any technical issues? I love you brother. Randy Travis, I was saddened to hear that my friend & fellow Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie passed away today. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! This guy was an amazing singer and an even greater person. The arrival of the coronavirus to Nashville came early in March, but Joe Diffie's passing yesterday, at the age of 61 just two days after releasing a statement about his diagnosis through his. Much love, thoughts and prayers for his family during this time. Paul Bogart, One of the best artists 90s Country ever served up. He was a real neotraditionalist and his influence is still heard in new artists today. He was and will remain one of Country musics great vocalist. Joe writes with raw honesty about his difficult upbringing in working-class Ballyfermot, with a hard-drinking father and hard-working mother, and about his younger brother . The album produced his inaugural hit, Home, which set a record by becoming the first debut single to reach the top of the country charts on all three trade publications at the time: Billboard, Gavin, and Radio & Records. A photo of the portrait, which shows a smiling Ms Sanders above the words "ARKANSAS GOVENOR," first surfaced on Twitter on Sunday evening. (CNN) Country singers all over the nation are leaving emotional tributes to Joe Diffie, who died from complications of coronavirus on Sunday. Joe was a friend and touring partner with me in the 90s. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Heres to a real Country guy who could sing with the best of them. Duffy was born on 27 January 1956 in Mountjoy . You can set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill/and I still wouldnt trade it for a Coupe de Ville, he sang, adding, I met all my wives in traffic jams/Theres just something women like about a pickup man., The title track from Third Rock From the Sun, which went to No. The music and legacy he leaves behind are legendary. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. After singing background on a Holly Dunn recording of one of his songs, he signed with Epic Records in 1990, and before long had his first No. There, he took a job with the Gibson guitar company and also began singing on countless demos and writing songs. "[40] Owens said that it "doesn't offer anything new or especially remarkable from Joe Diffie. "[5] His family moved to San Antonio, Texas when he was in the first grade, and subsequently to Washington, where he attended fourth and fifth grades. Miranda Lambert visits Winchester Mystery House before SAP Center show, I am in total shock and disbelief at the passing of my friend, tourmate and Country legend, Joe Diffie. Hank Thompson recorded Diffie's "Love on the Rocks", and Randy Travis bought rights to one of Diffie's songs but did not record it. [11] Diffie co-wrote the album's second and fourth releases, "If You Want Me To" and "New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)";[5] both peaked at number two on Billboard,[2] and the former reached number one on the RPM country music charts in Canada. [2] "In My Own Backyard", the last release from Honky Tonk Attitude, reached number 19 on the country charts. 11:14 AM EDT, Mon March 30, 2020, Country artist Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus, Joe Diffie - Pickup Man (Official Music Video). Brian Mansfield gave the album a positive review in Allmusic, saying that it "has all the clichs of country music, and all the good stuff, too. [61], In late 2012, Jason Aldean recorded the song "1994", co-written by Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean. 27 March 2020. Prayers for his family and friends. RTE broadcaster Joe Duffy got into a heated argument with a republican who was celebrating the removal of a 1916 memorial in Glasnevin Cemetery yesterday. I am sick in my spirit because I cant bear the thought of not hearing that voice for a while. RIP @JoeDiffieOnline - TeamCDB/BW #RIP pic.twitter.com/fujxFvoKOs, Daniels also posted the video of Diffies song Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die).. Theres no filling his shoes and he will be missed by many. Diffie started out working in the Oklahoma and Texas oil fields. He is among everyones favorite singers. We have worked around each other for decades. He was 88. [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. The Liveline presenter's mother Mabel sadly passed away yesterday afternoon . "John Deere Green" also accounted for Diffie's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 69. Sonora Matancera - Worked with Tito Puente and Johnny Pacheco - She was married to trumpet. Joseph D. Duffey, 88, Dies; Apostle of Liberalism and Humanities His 1970 Senate race in Connecticut energized antiwar progressives. [56] In 2008, Diffie compiled and released a live album,[57] and he signed to Rounder Records later in that year. "[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". Last year, Mr. Diffie, along with Trace Adkins, appeared on Redneck Tendencies, a song by the young country singer Hardy, and in 2013 he recorded a duet with the Canadian country star Gord Bamford on Country Junkie, singing, I dont think theyve got rehab for being a good ol boy.. Whenever somebody wants to get something off their chest, the advice is often: "Talk to Joe".Just Joe reveals the private man behind the public voice. He and I were both born on the same day, December 28, 1958. Diffie's second album, titled Regular Joe, was released in 1992 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. -Collin pic.twitter.com/9FvDNOW4IF, Collin Raye (@CollinRaye) March 29, 2020, I am deeply saddened at the news of Joe Diffies death. After working as a demo singer in the mid 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. 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