Country Music Legend Joe Diffie Dies from Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

Last August Country music legend Joe Diffie performed at the Lynchburg Music Fest. Sunday is was announced Diffie had died at the age of 61 from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The CMA and GRAMMY-winner had 5 number 1 singles in the 90’s. Hit songs included “Home,” “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),” “Third Rock From the Sun,” “Pickup Man,” and “Bigger Than the Beatles.” In all, Diffie charted 18 Top Ten singles.
Diffie announced on Friday that he has the virus.

Photo from Lynchburg Music Fest Facebook page

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.