Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw Join Tributes to John Anderson

Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw are among the country artists remembering John Anderson following news of his death. According to Billboard, Anderson died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at age 71, drawing tributes from the country music community.

Anderson’s unmistakable voice gave country music some of its most enduring recordings, including “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind.” With Shelton and McGraw among those paying their respects, the remembrances connect a singular country stylist with fellow stars who helped carry the genre into subsequent eras.