{"id":1315806,"date":"2019-10-18T07:28:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T13:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1813395"},"modified":"2019-10-18T07:28:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T13:28:59","slug":"country-stars-mourn-radio-host-bob-kingsley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/country-stars-mourn-radio-host-bob-kingsley\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Stars Mourn Radio Host Bob Kingsley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Alison Bonaguro<\/a><\/span>
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You make a lot of friends when you spend 60 years in country radio. So on Thursday (Oct. 17), when the news spread that legendary radio host Bob Kingsley had died, there was an outpouring of love from all the country stars he played during his national countdown shows over the years. <\/p>\n

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Bob Kingsley was a radio legend, a consummate professional and a dear friend. He and Nan resided near Mary and I in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and we often would run into each other around town. Earlier this year we honored Lon\u2026 \u2013 https:\/\/t.co\/vZ41tfYlbe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KnUUjN16os<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Randy Travis (@randytravis) October 18, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We are saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Bob Kingsley but so honored to be among the many who called him friend. Country radio will never be the same! pic.twitter.com\/BFiGZBg353<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rascal Flatts (@rascalflatts) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Just heard of my good friend Bob Kingsley\u2019s passing. Kind man, awesome talent. One of my fondest memories was winning the cutting in his name at the Futurity in Ft. Worth. Will miss you friend\u2026cheers<\/p>\n

\u2014 Clay Walker (@ClayWalker) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hard to imagine a world without this amazing man blasting my radio on Sundays. He was always so kind to me. Will be missed. RIP buddy. https:\/\/t.co\/051340g9IT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Randy Houser (@RandyHouser) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hearing Bob Kingsley\u2019s voice coming through the radio on American Country Countdown is ingrained in my memories. He will be missed tremendously. He did a lot for country music and I will forever be grateful for that.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Rest In Peace Bob Kingsley, country music will miss you,<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bellamy Brothers (@BellamyBrothers) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Bob Kingsley was a favorite in our radio world, both as a professional and as a person. We are wishing his family and friends comfort and peace of mind in their time of loss. pic.twitter.com\/wnHtxYy7j5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Clint Black (@Clint_Black) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I will never forget hearing Bob Kingsley say my name the 1st time I broke Top 40 in #AmericanCountryCountdown<\/a> with \u201cLife’s A Dance.” That’s when I knew I had made it! As a kid, I couldn’t wait to listen to him every weekend. Thank you for the memories. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com\/9flFUSgNof<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John Michael Montgomery (@JM2Squared) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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It never got old and it was always the coolest to turn on the countdown on Sundays and hear your song on Bob Kingsley\u2019s countdown. Gonna miss hearing that voice and laugh. God Bless ya Bob Kingsley pic.twitter.com\/oHzSmyDiij<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Aaron Watson (@aaron_watson) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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One of my fondest Bob Kingsley memories was when he invited me to his Texas ranch to train and then participate in a cutting horse competition. Bob and his wife, Nan showed me an enormous amount of hospitality and friendship. I will always treasure that wonderful experience. https:\/\/t.co\/g5WqAEdIib<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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So sorry to hear that radio broadcasting LEGEND Bob Kingsley has gone HOME \u2026 He was always so very good to us \u2026 via @AllAccessNash<\/a> #RIPBobKingsley<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/SDv3q3kbOn<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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RIP Bob Kingsley. THE VOICE. Genuine professional and a giver. I never met a nicer guy in my life. Rest well cowboy. -T<\/p>\n

\u2014 Toby Keith (@tobykeith) October 17, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Have to say\u2026 one of the most iconic voices in radio to me has always been Bob Kingsley. I\u2019ve been lucky enough to have many dinners, interviews, and to hear him say my name on the countdown so many times. I\u2019m absolutely gutted to hear that he\u2019s gone, and he will be missed\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/H7Sr0qxnd2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) October 18, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Sad to hear about #BobKingsley<\/a> . What a great career. I\u2019ll never forget all the support.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Charles Kelley (@charleskelleyla) October 18, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kingsley\u2019s voice was best known from his years of hosting American Country Countdown and then Bob Kingsley\u2019s Country Top 40, both nationally syndicated radio shows. <\/p>\n

The National Radio Hall of Fame member died at his home in Weatherford, Texas, due to complications from bladder cancer. He was 80 years old. His funeral service will be on Nov. 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. <\/p>\n

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Alison makes her living loving country music. She’s based in Chicago, but she’s always leaving her heart in Nashville. <\/div>\n

@alisonbonaguro<\/a> <\/div>\n

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