Jack Greene, Grand Ole Opry Star, Dies 83

Jack Greene (January 7, 1930 – March 15, 2013) was an American country musician. Nicknamed the “Jolly Greene Giant” due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Greene is best-known for his 1966 hit “There Goes My Everything.” The song dominated the Country music charts for nearly two months in 1967 and earned Greene “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Single of the Year”, “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” honors from the Country Music Association. Green had a total of five #1 Country hits and three others that reached the Top Ten. Billboard magazine named Greene one of the Top 100 “Most Played Artists”.

Jack Greene cause of death

Jack Greene died at home on March 15, 2013, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Jack Greene was 82 years old at the time of his death.

There Goes My Everything – Jack Greene

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