I guess he was always with us and always will be! [5], After graduating, he attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. A GREAT loss. Larry Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers, Joe Diffies music is in heavy rotation in the soundtrack of my life. 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.. While fans of the singer mourned the loss, some social media users attempted to obfuscate the cause of Diffie's death to further an unfounded claim that hospitals were inflating reported death counts from COVID-19 in order to increase funding. 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. Its really an honor. He was known for his ballads and honky-tonk singles, like Home and Pickup Man. On Friday, he announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. 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.. He remembered him as being "funny, diligent, dignified" in a touching tribute. JOE DUFFY. During the face-to-face confrontation at the Dublin cemetery, Mr Duffy remonstrated with Paul Scannell, head of the 1916 Societies, a hardline republican separatist group. We want to hear it. Diffie, a singer known for his lighthearted. 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. TeamCDB/BW #RIP, the singer tweeted alongside a photo of the two of them. This song peaked at 59 on the country charts and won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for all artists involved. 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. Its kind of flattering, yet uncomfortable at the same time, he said. Honky Tonk Attitude (1993) shipped a million copies in the United States and was certified platinum. He also met Debbie, who later became his second wife. [14] Diffie later became a country music radio broadcaster himself, fronting a midday program for Tulsa radio station KXBL. Joe is survived by his parents Mike and Diane Duffy, Sister Heather Duffy Porter (Craig), daughter Kaitlyn. On January 18, 2022, Joseph M. Duffy, passed away peacefully from Covid pneumonia. I wanted to hone my songwriting skills. 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. Nine-year-old Patrick Rooney loved horror movies and Hallowe'en, and wanted to be a priest when he grew up. Duffy's former bandmate and Charlatans frontman, Tim Burgess, confirmed the news in a Twitter . Signed to Epic Records, Diffie released his debut LP, A Thousand Winding Roads, in 1990. 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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. Published What song was Bob Seger humming from 1962 in Night Moves? Recently he sang a song with me, Lorrie Morgan and Darryl Worley, Summer Wine. It was a perfect performance. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. The 61-year-old, who lived in Nashville, had released a . FOR LAUDERDALE, Fla. -. . I will miss him. Lee Roy Parnell, So tragic to hear that another great legends voice has gone silent. Duffy was born on 27 January 1956 in Mountjoy . Joseph (Joe) Duffy 1937-2020 Joseph Duffy, who was known to all as Joe, shared a love of dancing with his wife Eileen. Published March 4, 2021 at 11:42 AM EST. [59], His next project for Rounder, Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album, was released on October 26, 2010. One of RT's highest-earning stars, he is the current presenter of Liveline, an interview and phone-in chat show broadcast on RT Radio 1 on Mondays to Fridays between 13.45 and 15.00. "[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. Joseph "Joe" Duffy (born 27 January 1956) is an Irish broadcaster employed by Raidi Teilifs ireann (RT). It was my fortunate blessing to come along the same time JD did, in music so many great memories, and so many times he propped me up. The trailer that Bud Hunter hauled all across the country on our tour for years was the one we got from Joe it had 71 on it, because that was Joes golf score, so Bud left it there. From 1992 to the early 2000s, Diffie held a charity concert and golf tournament benefiting First Steps, a nonprofit organization for the education of mentally and physically impaired children. Joe was a friend and touring partner with me in the 90s. Joe Diffie, who went from working in oil fields and foundries to becoming one of the most commercially successful country singers of the early and mid-1990s, died on Sunday in Nashville. In 1998, he won a Grammy award for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for the all-star recording Same Old Train with Merle Haggard, Clint Black, Emmylou Harris, and more. He was 61 years old. He was 61. 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. There, he took a job with the Gibson guitar company and also began singing on countless demos and writing songs. An emotional Joe Duffy has paid tribute to his mother Mabel as she is laid to rest, telling mourners 'we have come a long way because of her lifetime.'. STOP STARTING FAKE NEWS. She further explained that the confusion may have started because Diffie's father, also named Joe, had died from lung cancer a few years prior: my husband@officialjoediffiedid NOT HAVE LUNG CANCER. Its such a shock and such a loss for Country Music. 2 min read. Her version of the song, included on her album Delicious Surprise, was a number-one single that year. [38] Also included on the album was "I Got a Feelin'", which Tracy Lawrence previously recorded on his 1994 album I See It Now. Her death was confirmed in a statement by Mr Duffy's agency NK Management on Monday. [2] He also contributed to another cut on that album, "Same Old Train", which featured Marty Stuart and 11 other country music singers. player Pedro Knight. Joe Duffy and his wife June Meehan met in Trinity College in their youth and later got married. Thanks for the music, Joe. James Robert Webb, Joe Diffie, he was a singers singer. singer duffy says she was raped, drugged, held captive for days: 'i survived' Music's post included, "Starves a hurting mind and feeds the heart." History said, "If you ever begin to take life too . Mr. Diffie performing at the 2019 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For Stagecoach. Regarding this album, Diffie told Billboard that its material had a common theme of love, and that he wanted to create a more contemporary sound through the production. Really, its not any more complicated than that.. But the records he made, that voice, the twinkle in his eye, and our memories cannot be taken away by this disease., Im devastated by the loss of my friend @JoeDiffieOnline. Did you encounter any technical issues? In addition to these. This guy was an amazing singer and an even greater person. Thom Owens wrote that he began "adding more rock flourishes" on this album,[31] and Nash said that Diffie "not only understands the blue-collar ethic from the inside out he's also familiar with its humorous underbelly. "[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". Although he initially earned credits toward medical school, he decided against a medical profession after marrying for the first time in 1977 and ultimately dropped out before graduation. [39] Jeffrey B. Remz criticized the two novelty songs on Twice Upon a Time for lacking substance, and thought that most of the ballads were well-sung, but that the production "lacks any soul. [7], Diffie signed to the independent Broken Bow Records in 2003. 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. "We. Stream songs including "Home", "If You Want Me To" and more. We all love you Joe, and our heart breaks for you and your loved ones. Henry Paul of BlackHawk/The Outlaws, His album, Average Joe, was not a made up record company marketing idea. In addition to these official updates from Diffie's social media pages, his wife, Tara, also disputed the claim that the singer died from lung cancer. Peace, Joe. Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters. 27 March 2020. Presenter Liveline@rte Author of Children Of the Rising and Children of the Troubles (with. The song, which was released in February 2013 as the third single from Aldean's album Night Train, name-drops Diffie and incorporates several of his song titles into the lyrics. Today's top videos His only album for the label was Tougher Than Nails, which Wilson and he produced with Buddy Cannon. A photo of the portrait, which shows a smiling Ms Sanders above the words "ARKANSAS GOVENOR," first surfaced on Twitter on Sunday evening. He is a South Bay native who graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Liberal Studies. Celia Cruz - Queen of Salsa - Died 7-16-2003 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. - Cancerous brain tumor (. 1. Updated The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time [2], Country Standard Time gave the album a positive review for having "nary a novelty tune in the bunch",[44] and Nash wrote that it had a "surprising depth of feeling. Betts, Stephen and Patrick Doyle. [51] That same year, Diffie was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. A great singer. Upon hearing about the song, Diffie said, "it's really an honor" to be mentioned in the song, and that it was "flattering". He was a real neotraditionalist and his influence is still heard in new artists today. [2], In Another World received mixed reviews. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? [17] Both of these songs made the country top 20, respectively reaching 16 and 15, and the duet was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals at the 35th Grammy Awards in 1993. 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. The success is more than I could have ever dreamed of.. Finding songs I really liked and that I related to. He later moved to Wisconsin while in sixth grade through his second year of high school; then back to Oklahoma, where he finished high school in Velma. Duffy Jackson, with bassist Jim Furgeson, at Rudy's Jazz Room in Nashville. We worked together a lot over the years. Its something that I have lived., Its hard to express how good this feels, said Diffie of his success in 1990. Health | He was 61. This comes as a huge shock to all of us in the country music community. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Pink, Idris Elba, Daniel Dae Kim, Andy Cohen and more have gone public with coronavirus diagnoses. The song also reached number one on the country music charts published by Radio & Records and Gavin Report, making him the first country music artist to have a number-one debut single on all three charts,[10] as well as the first country music artist to have a debut single spend more than one week in the number-one position at the latter two publications. Here are some of the. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert. Duffy was best known for having played keyboards as a member of Primal Scream since 1989, as well as his work with the bands. In 1993, the year he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Diffie released the platinum-selling LP Honky Tonk Attitude, followed by 1994s Third Rock From the Sun, which was also certified platinum. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He also divorced his wife, who left with their two children. 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. John Duffey was a big man with a big voice who played a small instrument. His family requests privacy at this time. They famously had triplets Ellen, Ronan and Sen who they welcomed into the world on 28 March 1995. 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. That year, he was contacted by Bob Montgomery, a songwriter and record producer known for working with Buddy Holly. [3] The album itself peaked at number 23 on Top Country Albums. EMOTIONAL RTE star Joe Duffy told how he was "blessed beyond belief" to have beloved mum Mabel as she was laid to rest today. 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. Joe Diffie, a country music star who won Country Music Assn. Its something that moves me emotionally or makes me smile, or gets a lump in my throat. "[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. 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. RTE star Joe Duffy has been left heartbroken following the death of his beloved mum. He later served two presidents and headed universities in. Rest in Peace. Aaron Tippin, I keep saying almost every night on stage Joe Diffie is the best Country voice in Country Music today. Henry is married to Madonna's younger sister Melanie Ciccone. All Rights Reserved. [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. Joe Diffie and his music were the soundtrack to so many good times, its hard to believe hes gone. Most of all, he accepted me for who I am and I felt the same about him. 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).. Two days before his death, Diffie released a statement saying he had tested positive for coronavirus and was receiving treatment. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Joe Diffie died on March 29, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. This comes as a huge shock to all of us in the country music community. chimmeystack , 10/08/2022. It includes collaborations with The Grascals, Rhonda Vincent, and other bluegrass artists. He began writing about the Bay Area music scene in 1992 and became the full-time pop music critic for the organization's Oakland Tribune in 2006. 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. Ive seen multiple posts and its upsetting to all of us. Diffie was born into a musical family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 61. None of that language on this show! Heres to a real Country guy who could sing with the best of them. After 35 Years, Joe Duffy Passes The Baton The Daily Heller By Steven Heller October 9, 2018 8 min. 11:26 AM EDT, Mon March 30, 2020. In his broadcasting persona, Joe Duffy may be many thingsinquisitive, provocative, hammy, maudlinbut he's rarely given to self-pity. [12] Between these two songs, "If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" became Diffie's second Billboard number one. Both songs also entered the hot 100, respectively peaking at 84 and 60. It was led off by "Bigger Than the Beatles", the last number-one single of his career. Joe Duffy is "heartbroken" as a close family member passed away days before Christmas. I have been a fan since his first single, Home, hit radio. This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. CNN 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. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do. This is one of my favorite photos of Joe Diffie and me onstage together. All Rights reserved. Health | [3][9] Following the song's chart success, Diffie signed with Epic in early 1990. The news was confirmed by Adkins Publicity, which announced his death in a news release. Joe Logan Diffie (December 28, 1958 - March 29, 2020) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Thoughts for his family, his team and friends from myself and the entire Restless Heart On January 5, the Korean film world mourned the death of a young star in Kim Mi-soo, who passed away at age 29. How California health officials helped cracked the case of eyedrops that blinded people in 13 states, Grappling with homelessness, California weighs extending foster care for 5 years. Kevin Downs, a soldier who was severely wounded in Iraq. Opening for acts including George Strait and Steve Wariner, Diffie continued his hit streak with six Top Five singles in a row, one of which, 1992s somber Ships That Dont Come In, would likely have gone to Number One but for its use of the word bitch in the lyrics. The 43-year-old musician whose mother is Sting's first wife, actress Frances Tomelty, and his wife Kate Finnerty are expecting their fourth child, and Joe took to social media to report: 'I . His album, Homecoming: The Bluegrass Album, was released in late 2010 through Rounder. [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". A Warner Bros. What song was Bob Seger humming from 1962 in Night Moves? who tragically died in a car crash in 1991, and his . [62] Later in the year, Diffie collaborated with Aaron Tippin and Sammy Kershaw on the album All in the Same Boat, and cut the single "Girl Riding Shotgun" with D Thrash of the Jawga Boyz. Diffie also played bars, VFW halls, and honky-tonks as a solo act in Duncan, Oklahoma, where he lived with his wife and children while working in a local foundry. The Liveline host's mother Mabel Duffy died on Sunday in a nursing home in Co Dublin "surrounded by. Its truly a sad day for our industry. [66][67] They have one daughter, Kylie, born in 2004. "John Prine, One of Americas Greatest Songwriters, Dead at 73." Joe Logan Diffie (December 28, 1958 March 29, 2020) was an American country music singer and songwriter. [2] The album also failed to achieve a gold certification. He also drove a cement truck and worked at a foundry, all while flirting with the idea of launching a career in country music. "[34], His other release that year was the studio album Life's So Funny. -Collin pic.twitter.com/9FvDNOW4IF, Collin Raye (@CollinRaye) March 29, 2020, I am deeply saddened at the news of Joe Diffies death. 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. "His family respects. Diffie died from complications related to COVID-19 during the pandemic on March 29, 2020, at the age of 61. 1, was a lighthearted catalog of rural misadventure. I cant find adequate words. Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images That was in 2010. In addition to these singles, he had 12 others reach the top 10 and ten more reach the top 40 on the same chart. Singer Duffy: 'I was raped and drugged and held captive' 00:54 - Source: CNN London CNN Duffy has revealed harrowing details of a four-week ordeal during which she says she was drugged. The recent death of Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie on March 29 from complications of COVID-19 has sparked an outpouring of reactions from the country music community. [47] The album's title track peaked at number 10 on the country charts and number 66 on the hot 100. He and I were labelmates on Sony Epic Records for many years. Restless Heart started out in the business around the same time as Joe, and our paths crossed many times over the years. 2023 Cable News Network. RTE star Joe Duffy is heartbroken following the death of his uncle Bernard Credit: . The country singer Joe Diffie has died at age 61. Joseph Duffey, the quiet West Virginia native whose 1970 U.S. Senate run launched the careers of politicians from Bill Clinton to Larry Kudlow, died Thursday. Brad Paisley posted a video of him singing with Diffie onstage, along with an emotional tribute to the late singer. 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. Joe Duffy's mother has died at the age of 92. Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/arts/music/joe-diffie-dead-coronavirus.html. My brother, I look forward to seeing your sweet face again. Today: Country music star Joe Diffie, '90s hitmaker, dies from coronavirus complications at 61 Joe Diffie, one of our best singers and my buddy, is gone," Tanya Tucker said in a statement. Sincere condolences to his family. Mr. Diffie had revealed on Friday that he was being treated for the condition. After the closing of the foundry and the dissolution of his first marriage, Diffie relocated to Nashville in 1986, implementing a five-year plan to make it in the music business. He was one of the first major artists I ever opened for and I will never forget how gracious he was to me and my band. Country Weekly reviewer wrote that Diffie "deals with adult emotions" and described the title track as "a shimmering ballad perfect for his expressive tenor. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Joe Diffie performs on Day 3 of Country Thunder Milwaukee on July 23, 2016 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. [3] Starting with A Night to Remember, Diffie returned to a more ballad-oriented sound; Mike Kraski, then the senior vice president of sales for Sony Music Nashville, thought that the albums before it had over-emphasized his novelty releases. I love you brother. Randy Travis, I was saddened to hear that my friend & fellow Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie passed away today. These began with his debut release, the deeply moving Home, followed by If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets), Third Rock From the Sun, Pickup Man, and Bigger Than the Beatles. In all, Diffie charted 18 Top 10 singles, with the majority reaching the Top Five, including the 1993 radio staples Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die) and John Deere Green.. . The album's other two singles were "C-O-U-N-T-R-Y" and "Whole Lotta Gone" (previously the B-side of "Bigger Than the Beatles"), both of which peaked at 23 on the country music charts in 1996. Claire Hyland. 7 April 2020. Please celebrate his music today everyone, go listen again to his records. Pickup Man, from 1994, was his most successful song, topping the Billboard country chart for four weeks. Please pray for the family and loved ones devastated by this terrible loss. Darryl Worley, Oklahoma lost a favorite son and the country music world lost an incredible voice yesterday. "[23], Also in 1993, Diffie was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. his father passed, same name, November 2018 to stage IV lung cancer. His clear voice and unique singing style made him immediately recognizable. Salsa ) Born 10-21-1924 in Barrio Santra Suarez, Havana, Cuba - Singer - Was a member of La. Im so shocked. His family moved frequently before settling back in Oklahoma, where Mr. Diffie attended high school and college. "[63] She thought that Diffie began to move away from his George Jones influences on A Night to Remember. Diffie is in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 25 years. Condolences to the family. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Mon, 21 Feb, 2022 - 12:06. #RIPjoediffie I will never forget you!, A post shared by Travis Tritt (@realtravistritt). Diffie married Tara Terpening at The Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville in 2018. By Sharon Lynn Pruitt How To Stay Safe From Kidnapping He said that his "Mom and Dad claimed that [he] could sing harmony when [he] was three years old. [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. (CNN) Country singers all over the nation are leaving emotional tributes to Joe Diffie, who died from complications of coronavirus on Sunday. But its true; I was raised on a farm. We will all certainly miss him. Ricky Skaggs, Were all shocked and saddened to hear the news of my friend Joe Diffies passing. Joe was a great singer, songwriter, and entertainer that left his mark in Country Music. Courtesy of the artist. Singer Charlie Daniels, known for his hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia, posted his own tribute to Diffie. Its sort of like losing a classmate. Joe Duffy and his mother Mabel. This guy was an amazing singer and an even greater person. Mr. Diffies first three marriages ended in divorce. His records, Home and Ships That Dont Come In are among my favorite records of all time. Share. Two days later, on March 29, he died in Nashville at the age of 61 from complications of the disease. [5] He built a recording studio, began touring adjacent states with Special Edition, and sent demonstration recordings to publishers in Nashville. On Monday (February 27) the guitarist's reps officially confirmed that Billy Gibbons is not dead. [27] The album included two consecutive number-one singles in its title track and in "Pickup Man". Joe Duffy we love and appreciate you thanks for all your hard work. I met all my wives in traffic jams / Theres just something women like about a pickup man, he sang. Anthony Ciccone led a complicated life and shared close ties with his family, Henry said in . 2. 2. CNNs Eric Levenson and Carmen Conte Widman contributed to this report. I was blessed to write a few big ones for Joe. As he did with the new cuts for his Greatest Hits package, Diffie worked with producers Don Cook and Lonnie Wilson, a friend of Diffie's who worked primarily as a session drummer and songwriter, and formerly fronted the band Bandana. His first wife was Janise Parker, whom he married while in college. RIP, Joe Diffie. Pam Tillis, Im so sorry to hear about Joe Diffies passing. [2] Erlewine said of the album's content, "there's nothing new, but there doesn't need to be",[52] and Country Standard Time said that the album "shows that he's still got the talent that took him to stardom in the first place. 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