Blake Shelton; Photo by: Jason Kempin/Getty Images, Joe Diffie; Photo Provided

Blake Shelton Brings Down The House With Joe Diffie Tribute At ‘Opry 100’

Posted on March 20, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

Shelton took a break from hosting duties to deliver a tribute to the late Opry member.

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HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, the 17-track collaborations project honoring the life and career of Joe Diffie, was unveiled March 29, 2024, via Big Loud Records in conjunction with the Diffie estate, DIFFTAPE. With today being five months since its release, Big Loud Records’ HIXTAPE is sharing the official studio video of "Ships That Don't Come In,” recorded by the late Toby Keith and Luke Combs and also features previously recorded vocals from Diffie. 

New Video Documents Toby Keith’s Emotional Final Studio Recording Session

Posted on August 29, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This session was recorded for HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE and also features Luke Combs.

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HIXTAPE: VOL. 3: DIFFTAPE

HIXTAPE Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE Unveils All-Star Collaboration Lineup In Tribute To Country Icon Joe Diffie

Posted on March 27, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

The project features artists such as Toby Keith, Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and more.

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Al Boogie, Reba; Photos by NBC, The Voice

From Season 23 Rejection To Team Reba: Al Boogie Impresses With Joe Diffie Cover On ‘The Voice’

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Lauren Jo Black

Reba says he’s country with a “capital c.”

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John Berry, Kylie Diffie Honor Joe Diffie; Photo Courtesy Grand Ole Opry, Twitter

Joe Diffie’s 19-Year-Old Daughter, Kylie, Delivers Heartfelt Tribute To Her Late Father At The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on August 17, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Kylie Diffie delivered the emotional tribute alongside John Berry.

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Kelly Clarkson; Photo Courtesy The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson Takes Fans to the Honky Tonk with Classic Joe Diffie Cover

Posted on June 16, 2021

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Lauren Jo Black

Kelly Clarkson transported viewers of The Kelly Clarkson Show to a honky tonk with her latest Kellyoke cover of Joe…

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Jon Pardi; Photo Courtesy of CMA

Jon Pardi Pays Homage To The Late Joe Diffie With Performance of ‘Pickup Man’ At 2020 CMA Awards

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Jon Pardi paid homage to the late Joe Diffie on Wednesday (Nov. 11) during the 54th annual CMA Awards. “Gonna…

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Trisha Yearwood; Photo by Brent Harrington/CBS

Trisha Yearwood Remembers Kenny Rogers, Charlie Daniels and More With ‘I’ll Carry You Home’ at 2020 ACM Awards

Posted on September 16, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Trisha Yearwood performed her song “I’ll Carry You Home” during the In Memoriam segment of the 55th ACM Awards on…

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Chris Young; Photo Courtesy of CBS/ACM Presents: Our Country

Chris Young Pays Tribute to Joe Diffie with ‘Pickup Man’ on ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’ Pre-Show

Posted on April 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Chris Young paid tribute to the late Joe Diffie with a performance of “Pickup Man” during the ACM Presents: Our…

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Thomas Rhett; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Carrie Underwood; Photo by Jeff Johnson, Eric Church; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Everything You Need To Know About ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’

Posted on April 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Tonight’s the night! The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and dick clark productions are teaming up to host ACM Presents:…

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