Grand Ole Opry country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89

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Stonewall Jackson was a country music singer who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.Stonewall Jackson was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry who was a country music star during the honky tonk era of the 1950s and 1960s. After serving in the Navy, he went to Nashville in 1956 and his career quickly took off.

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pic.twitter.com/bkh51obAcxAt the time of his death, Jackson had been part of the Opry for more than six decades — longer than any other current member. He was offered a five-year contract with the venue back in 1956 and was the first artist to join before obtaining a record deal.In 2006, Jackson sued the Grand Ole Opry for $10 million, claiming age discrimination.

Stonewall Jackson, a country singer, guitarist and longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry radio show, died Saturday at age 89. The cause was complications from vascular dementia, according to a statement from the Opry.