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7 Years Ago Today, We Said Goodbye to the Grammy-Winning Country-Rock Frontman Who Penned Chart-Topping Hits for Randy Travis and Don Williams

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 18 -- Pictured: Musical guest The Amazing Rhythm Aces perform on May 10, 1980 -- (Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) On this day (July 12) in 2019, country singer-songwriter Russell Smith died from complications of cancer at age 70. In addition to fronting country-rock outfit The Amazing Rhythm Aces and novelty bluegrass act Run C&W, Smith was also a master songwriter, writing…
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American Songwriter broke the news on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
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