BREAKING: Country Music Legend Don Williams Dies At The Age Of 78

Texas native and country singer, Don Williams is dead. A press release from the singer’s PR team confirms his death “after a short illness,” announcing that funeral preparations are pending. He was 78 years old.

Don Williams, who forged his personal musical identification in the 1970s with a completely unique and low-key style of country that earned him the nickname “The Gentle Giant,” started his music career in the 1960s, had 17 number one country hits, together with his largest hit “I Believe in You” reaching the top of the country charts and #24 on the Hot 100.