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John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee whose songs included “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” died on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at age 71. His family announced his death on social media.

Deadline reported that Anderson died at his home in Smithville, Tennessee. Variety reported that the family announcement provided no cause of death or further information about the circumstances.

Anderson was a Florida-born country singer-songwriter associated with traditionalist and New Traditionalist country music. His notable songs included “Wild and Blue,” “Straight Tequila Night” and “Black Sheep,” alongside “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind.”

His death prompted public tributes from country artists including Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and Riley Green, according to Billboard and Rolling Stone.

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  1. DeadlineJohn Anderson Dies: Country Singer Of Hits ‘Wild And Blue’ & ‘Swingin” Was 71
  2. Rolling StoneJohn Anderson, Country Music Hall of Famer With Unmistakable Voice, Dead at 71
  3. VarietyJohn Anderson, Country Hall of Famer Whose Hits Included ‘Seminole Wind’ and ‘Swingin’,’ Dies at 71
  4. BillboardJohn Anderson, Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 71
  5. The GuardianJohn Anderson, five-time US country chart-topper, dies aged 71