And country stars are coming together to mourn his loss.
Roger’s Islands in the Stream collaborator Dolly Parton took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute.
“You never know how much you love somebody until theyre gone,” she wrote.
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So you be safe with God and just know that I will always love you, dolly."
The first concert I ever attended was his back in the early 80s and it forever changed my life.
He will always be missed and remembered….. R.I.P.
Meanwhile Black Shelton took to Twitter to share his thoughts.
“He was always very kind and fun to be around.
“just tell mama and daddy hi for me.
Thank you for your friendship and your love.
We are going to miss you but we are so happy youre singing with the Angels in heaven.
Cant wait to see you again one of these days.
Rest in peace my friend.”
And Zac Brown Band shared a throwback video of Rogers on Twitter.
“Low quality clip, high quality man.
Your music will live on forever,” the caption reads.
Rogers family confirmed his death on Friday on Twitter.
