Country musician John Anderson dead at 71

A local news story from Georgia, reported by 11Alive Atlanta.

Local News · Georgia · October 21, 2026

From 11Alive Atlanta

John Anderson, the Country Hall of Fame musician known for songs like "Swingin'" "Black Sheep" and "Wild and Blue," has died. He was 71.

Reported by 11Alive Atlanta, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at 11Alive Atlanta →

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