Legendary country singer dies at 68

Legendary country music hitmaker Joe Scaife has died, according to The Tennessean.

He was 68. No cause of death was given.

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According to the taste of the countryScaife produced hits such as Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” and Billy Ray Cyrus’ megahit “Achy Breaky Heart.” According to the website, he also helped KT Oslin, Montgomery Gentry, Shania Twain and Toby Keith, among others, have hits.

The Tennessean said He helped release records that sold over 80 million copies.

“You were the coolest guy there ever was,” his daughter Jaela Scaife Harris wrote on Facebook. “Anyone who knows me knows there is no one in the world I love more than Joe Scaife. Words will never do him justice. He was the absolute coolest, most down to earth, most incredible dad I could have ever asked for. I don’t know how I’ll cope without him, but I know he’s full steam ahead on his boat in heaven. I love you so much dad and I can’t wait to see you again. Happy first Father’s Day in heaven.”

You can see her post here.

In a separate post, she thanked everyone “who helped us through this difficult time.”

“There will be a celebration of life on Music Row at a later date,” she added.