John Anderson, Ron DeSantis; Photos Provided

John Anderson’s ‘Seminole Wind’ Named Florida’s Official Anthem by Gov. Ron DeSantis

Posted on October 27, 2026

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Lauren Jo Black

DeSantis shared the announcement on social media, along with plans to further honor Anderson’s legacy in his hometown of Apopka, Florida.

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John Anderson, Chris Janson; Photo Courtesy of Janson

Chris Janson Recalls Writing Song for Hero John Anderson the Night He Died, Singing It at His Funeral

Posted on October 27, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“That will forever be engrained in my heart, as one of the most highly regarded, most humbling honors in my life,” Janson admits.

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John Anderson, John Rich; Photo Courtesy of John Rich

John Rich Urges Ron DeSantis to Make John Anderson’s ‘Seminole Wind’ Florida’s State Song

Posted on October 23, 2026

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Lauren Jo Black

“Gov DeSantis, would you consider making that happen,” Rich asked.

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Josh Turner, John Anderson; Photo Courtesy Josh Turner

Josh Turner Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to John Anderson: ‘He Was Like a Father to Me’

Posted on October 23, 2026

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Lauren Jo Black

Turner was among many country artists who took to social media to pay tribute to the late Country Music Hall of Famer.

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John Anderson, Tim McGraw; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Blake Shelton, John Anderson; Photo Courtesy Blake Shelton

Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, & More Remember John Anderson In Emotional Tributes Following His Death

Posted on October 21, 2026

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Lauren Jo Black

“This one really hurts,” Shelton admits.

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John Anderson, Photo Courtesy of Alysse Gafkjen

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson Dead At 71

Posted on October 21, 2026

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Lauren Jo Black

“We are completely heartbroken,” his family writes.

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Dierks Bentley - Broken Branches Music Video with Riley Green and John Anderson; Photo via YouTube

Dierks Bentley, John Anderson & Riley Green Host a Wild Family Reunion in Quirky ‘Broken Branches’ Video

Posted on June 18, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

The music video features an all-star cast.

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Top Row L-R: Tiffany Kerns, Jordan Minton, Chase McGill, Jim Beavers, Charlie Handsome, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Sarah Trahern, David Conrad, Josh Thompson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Bottom Row L-R: John Byron, Rocky Block, Randy Montana, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps at the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards on Tuesday, April 29 at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville. Not pictured: Zach Crowell, Jelly Roll, Ernest Keith Smith and Morgan Wallen; Photo by Acacia Evans/CMA

CMA Triple Play Awards Highlight the Heartbeat of Nashville: The Songwriters

Posted on May 2, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

16 incredible songwriters were honored during the special event, which also included a touching tribute to the late Ben Vaughn.

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Jody White, son of inductee Tony Joe White; inductees David Bellamy, Liz Rose, Dan Penn, Victoria Shaw and Al Anderson; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Six Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Posted on November 8, 2024

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Lauren Jo Black

The Class of 2024 included Tony Joe White, Liz Rose, Al Anderson, Dan Penn, David Bellamy, and Victoria Shaw.

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John Anderson, James Burton and Tricia Covel attend the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Toby Keith, John Anderson & James Burton Honored During 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony

Posted on October 21, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The evening featured star-studded performances and heartfelt speeches celebrating the newest inductees.

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