Fellow Artists And Industry Members Mourn B.J. Thomas

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Following GRAMMY-winning artist B.J. THOMAS’ death over the weekend from complications of lung cancer (NET NEWS 5/29), many of his fellow artists took to social media to pay tribute to the artist, whose more than five-decade career included success in Pop, Country and Gospel music.

Among the artists paying tribute were DIONNE WARWICK, RICHARD MARX, KISS' PAUL STANLEY, TRAVIS TRITT, SHENANDOAH's MIKE McGUIRE, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, RAY STEVENS and PUBLIC ENEMY's CHUCK D. Radio and television host MIKE HUCKABEE and SIRIUSXM’s STORME WARREN, actor/musician CHARLES ESTEN and cartoonist GUY GILCHRIST also posted their thoughts on THOMAS’ passing. See some of the tributes below.

THOMAS is best known for his 1969 Pop hit, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” which earned him a GRAMMY that year for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Male. The song was also inducted into the GRAMMY HALL OF FAME in 2014. THOMAS won one additional GRAMMY each year between 1978 and 1981, all in the Inspirational Performance categories.

His numerous other Pop hits include “Hooked On A Feeling” and “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.” On the Country side, THOMAS scored three #1 hits, including “Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Love” and “New Looks From An Old Lover.” He became a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY in 1981.

See the full obituary on THOMAS here.

My sincere condolences to the family of one of my favorite duet partners, BJ Thomas. I will miss him as I know so many others will as well. Rest In Peace my friend. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JUxh5jJ5Fh

— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) May 30, 2021

So sad to hear of @TheBJThomas ‘s passing today. I was in touch with him three weeks ago and he seemed ready to fight his diagnosis. He was a kind and elegant gentleman and I will miss him, and his amazing voice. My love to his family. 💔

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) May 30, 2021

“BJ Thomas was one of the most natural singers I ever knew. He was a pleasure to know and to work with. The Angels were there when he recorded ‘Rain Drops’ and he’s now added his unique voice to their eternal choir.” -Ray Stevens#BJThomas #rip #youwillbemissed #goodbyefriend pic.twitter.com/YseKQlebe4

— Ray Stevens (@RayStevensMusic) May 30, 2021

There is yet another Brand New Star up in Heaven tonight … Rest In Peace BJ We loved you man … @TheBJThomas #RIPBJThomas https://t.co/eGUXjpiXlG

— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) May 29, 2021

IN MEMORY OF MY SWEET FRIEND @TheBJThomas. Thank you for your friendship B.J. and for the great memories. We’ll see you on the other side my brother. RIP....Mike pic.twitter.com/FoG6FPKlUs

— Shenandoah (@Shenandoahband) May 30, 2021

As a young man BJ’s biography and song called Home Where I Belong and his testimony of how Jesus Christ changed his life meant the world to me A few years ago I shared that with him one night over pizza on the Country Music Cruise We cried and prayed together I loved BJ Thomas pic.twitter.com/wh6l1eH0UX

— Joe Bonsall (@joebonsall) May 30, 2021

One of the greatest voices in pop music. My privilege to have @TheBJThomas on my show and play music with him. Gracious, humble, & his voice a remarkable gift from God. Condolences to his family. https://t.co/5IXGuQRvut

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 29, 2021

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