Just read that Mel Tillis died today. Made it to age 85. I've never been much a country fan and have to admit that the only work of his that I am familiar with was his appearance in 'Cannonball Run', paired up with Terry Bradshaw.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life...usic-legend-mel-tillis-has-died-85/878704001/ Gives a good history of him.