Jan Howard Dead: Country Singer and Grand Ole Opry Member Dies at 91

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Howard released several songs that hit Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and received Grammy nominations, including 1968's 'My Son.'

Other notable singles she released as a solo artist -- which made's Hot Country Songs chart -- included"Evil on Your Mind" ,"Bad Seed" and"My Son" , an emotional track written for one of her sons, Jimmy, who was soon after killed in action in Vietnam. She received Grammy nominations for both"Evil on Your Mind" and"My Son.

As a songwriter, she penned songs for her own albums and worked on tracks for other artists, including Kitty Wells , Bill Anderson andHoward was inducted into the Opry in March of 1971, making her a member for 49 years before her death. "Jan Howard was a force of nature in country music, at the Opry, and in life," said Dan Rogers, Grand Ole Opry vice president and executive producer."We were all so lucky so many nights to hear her voice on stage and to catch up with her backstage. We’re all better for having had her in our lives."Graveside services will be private, but a celebration of life service will be scheduled for a later date.

 

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