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John Anderson got the whole world swingin,' but he has left the party too soon.

The country music star, known for his hits like  Swingin'  and  Straight Tequila Night  has died, his family confirmed. He was 71.

 It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend,  Anderson's family wrote in an Oct. 21 statement shared to his personal social media accounts.  To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. 

But Anderson's family emphasized the Country Hall of Fame singer was  much more  to them.

 He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special,  the family wrote.  We are completely heartbroken. 

And while the Grammy nominee's loved ones find solace in knowing how much Anderson meant to his fans, they will cherish his personal moments with him most.
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