Jamey Johnson Shares Touching Tribute To The Late Buck White
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Grand Ole Opry Legend Buck White Passed Away On January 13th
Jamey Johnson is one of many people mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry legend Buck White.
Buck was the patriarch of the country/bluegrass/gospel group The Whites, performing alongside his daughters Sharon and Cheryl. Together, they became known for their hit songs such as “You Put the Blue in Me,” “Hangin’ Around,” “Pins and Needles,” and “Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling.”
The group also recorded the Carter Family staple, “Keep on the Sunny Side,” for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? movie soundtrack. The soundtrack won Album of the Year at the 2002 Grammy Awards, leading The Whites to their first Grammy win.
The Whites secured a second Grammy in 2008 when their Salt of the Earth album with Ricky Skaggs (Sharon White’s husband) won the trophy for Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Album.
Sharon, Cheryl, and their sisters Rosie and Melissa shared the news on January 13th, 2025, that their beloved father passed away earlier that morning. Ricky Skaggs shared a statement from the sisters on his official social media pages.
It read:
“The Lord answered our prayers and took our daddy, Buck White, home peacefully this morning [January 13] at 8:00 a.m. We are so thankful for his 94 years on this earth,” the statement read. “He was a great dad who taught us by example to put Jesus first always. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family, and music. Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief. He lived a full life and finished well.”
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Jamey Johnson Remembers Buck As “A Wonderful Musician” And Family Man
The Whites have been members of the Grand Ole Opry since 1984. Prior to his death, Buck was the oldest living Opry member. Since Buck’s passing, nearly 92-year-old Stu Phillips is now the Opry’s oldest living member.
Meanwhile, Bill Anderson is the Opry’s longest-serving member, as he was inducted in 1961.
The Opry shared a tribute to Buck after his passing, writing:
“Thank you for all the music, memories, laughs, and for ‘Doing It By The Book,’ Buck White. We will miss you.”
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Jamey Johnson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on May 14, 2022. Following Buck’s death, he shared a touching tribute to the man he remembered as “a wonderful musician,” among other things.
“Buck White has influenced more people in his life and career than he probably even realized,” Jamey said. “He was an instrument of the Lord. He was a proud family man and a wonderful musician. You’ll be greatly missed.”
See Jamey’s tribute to Buck below. Our hearts go out to Buck’s daughters, his Opry family, and all of his loved ones during this difficult time.
