Don Schlitz dies at 73

Schlitz was a titan of the Nashville songwriting community, penning legendary tracks like Randy Travis' 'Forever and Ever, Amen' and Keith Whitley's 'When You Say Nothing at All.' His storied career earned him two Grammy Awards and induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Over four decades, his work defined the sound of modern country music, providing chart-topping hits for stars like Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tanya Tucker.

Tributes have poured in from across the industry, honoring a man whose storytelling touched millions of listeners.