NEW YORK — Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such hits as “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand” and “Forever and Ever, Amen,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73.

Don Schlitz, a Hall of Fame songwriter whose catalog of country classics helped define modern country music, died Thursday at a Nashville hospital following a sudden illness, Page Six reports. He was ...

The Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame member won two Grammy Awards throughout his career, including Best Country Song for "The Gambler" Don Schlitz died on Thursday, April 16 He wrote ...

Don Schlitz, known for writing Kenny Rogers’ iconic song “The Gambler,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness. He was 73. The Grand Ole Opry and country music hall of famer was ...

Don Schlitz, known for writing Kenny Rogers’ iconic song “The Gambler,” died Thursdat at a Nashville hospital after a sudden illness. He was 73. The Grand Ole Opry and country music hall of famer was ...

The legendary songwriter penned hits for stars including Garth Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and Tanya Tucker. By Russ Penuell The songs told the stories. The artists made ...