Country music legend, Buck White, has died at the age of 94 as his heartbroken daughters pay tribute.
The Whites performer died around 8am on Monday, according to a statement released by his daughters Sharon, Cheryl, Rosie, and Melissa through their frequent collaborator and Sharon’s husband, Rick Skaggs’ Facebook.
‘He was a great dad who taught us by example to put Jesus first always. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family, and music,’ the family wrote.
‘Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief. He lived a full life and finished well,’ the statement continued. ‘We are so thankful for his 94 years on this earth.’
His family did not released any additional details surrounding his death.
He is best known for his work with The Whites – which included him and his daughters Cheryl and Sharon.
The three performed together after coming to Nashville to pursue a music career in 1971, according to The Country Standard Time.
The group earned a CMA nomination for Vocal Group of the Year and the Horizon/New Artist awards.
Prior to the family act, which debuted in 1983, White had a solo career under the name Buck White & the Down Home Folks in the 1970s, according to Legacy.com.
Country music legend, Buck White, has died at the age of 94
‘He was a great dad who taught us by example to put Jesus first always. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family, and music,’ the family wrote. ‘We are so thankful for his 94 years on this earth.’ (pictured L-R: Cheryl, Buck, Ricky Skaggs, and Sharon)
The Whites joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1984 after their second album, Forever You, was released.
White was the Opry’s oldest member up to his death with 40 years of membership.
He had previously said he always ‘dreamed about’ joining the Opry and his mother ‘always played it on the radio.’
The musical institution honored the musician, writing on X: ‘Thank you for all the music, memories, laughs, and for “Doing It By The Book”, Buck White. We will miss you.’
The Whites’ last album was released in 2000, with only Sharon moving forward with a solo career, according to Legacy.com.
The group was best known for their songs Hangin’ Around, Give Me Back That Old Familiar Feeling, and You Put The Blue In Me.
They also collaborated with Skaggs on Salt of the Earth, which won the 2008 Grammy for Best Southern/Country Bluegrass Album.
White and his daughter also won the 2001 Album of the Year award for the album O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which was a collection of various artists, including The Whites.
White was born on December 13, 1930 and grew up playing music.
In his early days as a musician, he worked as a plumber during the day, while playing piano and mandolin at night, according to The Standard Time.
He moved in Arkansas in 1961, where he would eventually meet his wife Pat and they would form Buck White & the Down Home Folks.