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-- | George Hamilton IV performing at the Grand Ole Opry, July 5, 2014 |
The 77-year-old began his career in the late '50s, made it into the Opry in 1960 and was most recently seen greeting fans taking the backstage tour at the Opry.
One of Hamilton's biggest hits, Abilene, spent a month at No. 1 in 1961 and made him an international star.
Hamilton's nickname was the International Ambassador of Country Music.
He is remembered by his Opry family as one of the kindest men to ever walk the Opry stage.
George Hamilton IV Visitation was on September 23
Memorial Service was on Sept 24 at The Ryam Auditorium, Nashville Tenn.