John Anderson, five-time US country chart-topper, dies aged 71

October 22, 2026 · 9:45 am 1 sources

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• John Anderson, five-time US country chart-topper, dies aged 71
  The Guardian · October 22, 2026 09:45
  Florida-born singer-songwriter had major hits with Swingin’, Seminole Wind and Straight Tequila Night John Anderson, the traditionalist US country singer whose extensive body of work included five No 1 hits on the country charts, has died aged 71. The news was announced on social media by his…