George Strait Mourns Loss of Two Music Family Members

In a heartbreaking turn of events, legendary country singer George Strait is grieving the loss of two cherished members of his music family. On Wednesday, March 20th, Strait took to Instagram to share the devastating news of his manager, Erv Woolsey's passing earlier that day. The dynamic duo had not only been colleagues for over 45 years but had also formed a deep friendship over the years.

Sharing a heartfelt tribute, Strait wrote, "Erv Woolsey passed away this morning. He had complications from a surgery and just couldn't overcome it. He was a very tough man, and fought hard, but sadly it was just too much. We will miss him so very much and will never forget all the time we had together." Accompanying the heartfelt message was a photo of the two together, capturing the essence of their strong bond.

Little did Strait know that fate had dealt him yet another blow. The very next day, the country crooner returned to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of another music family member's passing - Gene Elders, a talented fiddler and mandolinist. While no details were provided about Elders' cause of death, it was confirmed that he passed away shortly after Woolsey.

Expressing his disbelief and grief, Strait shared, "Hard to believe we lost two of our music family members on the same day. All of our prayers go out to both families. Me and the band won't ever be the same without our brother Gene. We loved him so much." He also referenced the late drummer Mike Kennedy, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 2018, saying, "Go play with Mike again Geno. We'll come join you guys later."

The news of these losses has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and fellow musicians expressing their condolences to Strait and the families of Woolsey and Elders. The music world mourns the absence of these talented individuals who played pivotal roles in shaping Strait's iconic sound.

As George Strait continues to process this double tragedy, there is no doubt that the music community will rally around him, offering support and comfort during this difficult time. The legacy of Erv Woolsey and Gene Elders will forever remain woven into their work, and their absence will be profoundly felt by all who knew them.