Don Schlitz

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American country singer-songwriter (1952-2026)

Donald Allen Schlitz Jr. was an American songwriter who wrote more than twenty number-one hits on the country music charts. He was best known for his song "The Gambler", and as the co-writer of "Forever and Ever, Amen", and "When You Say Nothing at All". For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz earned two Grammy Awards, and four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards.

Also known as...Donald Alan Schlitz
Don Schlitz Dies at 73

Don Schlitz Dies at 73 Don Schlitz, the Hall of Fame songwriter behind 'The Gambler,' has died at 73.