[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. Honky Tonk Attitude (1993) shipped a million copies in the United States and was certified platinum. His 1995 Christmas album included a honky-tonk anthem, Leroy the Redneck Reindeer. In 1998, Diffie won a GRAMMY for best country collaboration, with vocals for Same Old Train, a multi-star collaboration. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Between 1990 and 2004, he had 35 singles that charted on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, five of which peaked at number one. At the end of the year, Diffie recorded a cover of Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors" for the multiple-artist album A Tribute to Tradition on Columbia Records. DIED 2020 JOE DIFFIE OBITUARY Joe Diffie was a country music star who charted five number one hit country singles in the 1990s. During this period, he worked as a musician on the side, first in a gospel group, Higher Purpose, then in a bluegrass band, Special Edition. Joe Logan Diffie (born December 28, 1958) is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. That year, he landed his first hit song, titled Home. The country singer is also known for the hits Third Rock From the Sun, Bigger Than the Beatles, If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets), and Pickup Man. Diffie had 35 singles on the U.S. [7] By mid-1989, he left Gibson to record demos full-time. He is survived by his fourth wife, Tara Terpening, whom he married in 2018, and by four sons, Parker, Travis, Drew and Tyler, and two daughters, Kara and Kylie. He was 61.On Friday, Diffie revealed that he had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. News in a story published Wednesday. [54], After leaving Broken Bow, Diffie continued to tour, primarily playing smaller venues and county fairs. Joe Sr also played the guitar and banjo, while Flora was a singer, and Joe Jr began singing while still an infant. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Joe Diffie I found on Findagrave.com. "[3] His early albums for Epic mostly consisted of ballads, but starting with Honky Tonk Attitude, he began to include more up-tempo and novelty numbers. Joe Diffie is an American country music singer.

[2] He also contributed to another cut on that album, "Same Old Train", which featured Marty Stuart and 11 other country music singers. Biker Rally on a Cruise Ship! He reportedly died from coronavirus complications.

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Regardless of some of the dubious sources of Diffie's fame, a lot of his peers will tell you in no uncertain terms that it is hugely overdue. I guess between all the publicity and the press and the tabloids and everything, people kind of got to know me a little bit. [24] Several other artists and he won that year's Country Music Association award for Vocal Event of the Year, for their guest vocals on George Jones's "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair". was in early July, when she and Allison attended a Diffie concert in Daytona ", Jack Hurst and Tribune Country Music Writer. He is survived by his wifeand seven children from four marriages. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Diffie, a singer known for his lighthearted. In a striking example of the antique Nashville axiom that truth is stranger than publicity, prominent auto racer Davey Allison died in a helicopter crash, and Diffie, who had met him when called upon to sing the national anthem at a race, sang at the funeral. He also met Debbie, who later became his second wife. Joe Diffie. The Grammy and CMA-Award winner passed away Sunday (March 29), according to his publicist. The following year brought his most successful long-player, Third Rock from the Sun, which reached 6 on the US country chart. Even though I made mistakes . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He . He enjoyed a breakthrough in 1988, when Hank Thompson, the king of western swing, recorded his song Love On the Rocks. info@bigshowmusicco.com

I never thought I could do it professionally. Diffie might. A force in country music during the 90s with his iconic. })(). [5] That same year, Cash Box named him Male Vocalist of the year. Big Show Music Co. Nashville, TN info@bigshowmusicco.com. Joe Diffie performing at the 12th annual ACM Honors in Nashville, Tenn. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for April 23, Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend', Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce. Zorgas 2 yr. ago. "[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. [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. I think it made it sound a little younger. At the time of his death, Joe Diffie had a net worth of $10 Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Legal Statement. [7], Diffie signed to the independent Broken Bow Records in 2003. 1 on country charts this week, was divorcing his To use this feature, use a newer browser. ", Liz Allison, in a Tuesday interview with The News, confirmed that she and Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. performing on @HighSeasRally Dec. 3-10, 2020. 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. 1 country hit. It was a lot of fun and it was a good time. He was 61. and Grammy awards and charted five No. He went to work for the Gibson Guitar Corporation and began recording demos. Joe Diffie (December 28, 1958 - March 29, 2020) was an American country musician.