John Wesley Ryles dead: Tributes pour in as beloved country music star dies

Country music singer John Wesley Ryles has died aged 74. Although his cause of death has yet to be confirmed, his nephew paid lead tribute to him in an emotional statement shared on Facebook. He penned: "He was married to my Aunt Joni, and we all loved him like blood. He was an amazing singer, and artist, and an even more amazing man. He had several hits as a solo artist, and was an A-team harmony singer in Nashville for decades."

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