Country Music Hall of Famer Ralph Emery Dead at 88

Ralph Emery, a legendary country music broadcast personality and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. Nashville’s Tennessean newspaper reports that Emery died in Nashville on Saturday morning (Jan. 15). He was 88 years old.

According to a statement from his family, the broadcasting legend “passed away peacefully” at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by his loved ones.

“Ralph had a deep love for his family, his friends and his fans,” the statement reads.

This is a developing story and will be updated.