Tillis recorded more than 60 albums and scored 35 top ten singles but bigger success came from songwriting for other artists. He wrote the classic, “Ruby (Don’t Take Your Love to Town),” “Detroit City” and “Mental Revenge.” Tillis recorded “Coca Cola Cowboy,” featured in the Clint Eastwood flick “”Every Which Way but Loose.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mel Tillis. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/peDDKsOjqT
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) November 19, 2017
Man, one of the coolest guys in country music ever and an extraordinary songwriter! So glad I got a chance to hang out with him a bit early in my career. Thinking about his family… #MelTillis pic.twitter.com/C0opYMRCJX
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) November 19, 2017
My heart goes out to the family of Mel Tillis today. He was a great songwriter, a country music icon, and a very funny man. We’ll miss you, Mel!
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) November 19, 2017
Some of my most cherished memories are the times I spent with Mel Tillis. Many many great memories. From fishing, to just having a beer, to him crashing my concert!
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) November 19, 2017
Mel Tillis, you will be missed by so many of us you touched over the years.
Rest in peace my friend.— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) November 19, 2017
What an incredible loss for the country music world. Mel Tillis will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/irIGx3XqdS
— Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) November 19, 2017
We lost Mel Tillis today on this earth… He has gone home… He was always good to us. He taught us a lot in our early days Great singer, great writer and oh so funny… the jokes never ended! So crazy that we are in Independence KS today 🙂 Rest Easy Mel
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) November 19, 2017
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Mel Tillis. Sending my love and prayers to his family and friends. There will never be another Mel Tillis!❤️ #MelTillis #HeavenEveryday @PamTillis
— Crystal Gayle (@TheCrystalGayle) November 19, 2017
Rest In Peace: Mel Tillis pic.twitter.com/bmoopjEirh
— Bellamy Brothers (@BellamyBrothers) November 19, 2017
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Another great friend and Legend Mel Tillis left for home this morning. What a difference he made in so many lives. RIP Mel pic.twitter.com/nqhdPBMT33— TG Sheppard (@TGSheppardmusic) November 19, 2017
Country music legend Mel Tillis dies at 85 https://t.co/2qH6bMFKyV
— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) November 19, 2017
Mel Tillis and I became laughin buddies many years ago! He was truly one of a kind, and it was a real privilege to call him my friend. This is my favorite pic of him hosting "Dirty Joke Night" at my house a few years back… #RIPMELTILLIS #MelTillis @PamTillis @KixBrooks pic.twitter.com/wLsKoj5CGI
— John Rich (@johnrich) November 19, 2017
