Country musician and producer Tommy Detamore has died at the age of 70.
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Detamore's wife, Sandra, announced the sad news on Thursday, August 6, revealing that her husband had passed away the previous day.
A cause of death has not been made public, although his family described his passing as "so sudden."
Country Producer Tommy Detamore Dies at 70
Sandra confirmed Detamore's death in an emotional Facebook post.
"It is with a broken heart, I share that my husband of 41 years, Tommy Detamore Tommy Detamore went home to be with the Lord yesterday," she wrote.
"Tommy was and will always be remembered as a respected musician, producer, collaborator, mentor, and creative force in Country Music. Not to mention the love of my life. His work has and will always leave a lasting mark in the country music community."
Sandra described her husband's musical talent as a "godgiven gift". She revealed that they had recently celebrated a project he produced and performed on going platinum.
"My son Thomas Thomas Detamore and I take comfort in knowing he is at peace and is now with his family and that his music will live on and will be cherished forever," she continued.
Sandra said the family is still deciding how best to honor Detamore and give those who knew him an opportunity to say goodbye.
Detamore Leaves Behind Lasting Country Music Legacy
Sandra concluded her heartfelt tribute by reflecting on their 41 years together.
"Lastly Thank you Lord Jesus for allowing me to love and be loved by Tommy."
"I know where he is and I thank you and one day I too will be with him again in our mansion in the sky. John 14:2"
Detamore grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he performed in local bands throughout high school and college.
In the late 1970s, he took up the pedal steel guitar and began studying under renowned musician Buddy Charleton.
Detamore moved to Texas in the early 1980s and joined Moe Bandy's band. He spent seven years touring throughout the United States and Europe.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, Detamore worked as a producer, musician, mixer and mastering engineer for numerous artists.
His credits included James Talley's Touchstones and Dallas Wayne's Songs The Jukebox Taught Me. As well as Jason Allen's No. 1 singles "Lucky Arms" and "Your Heart Turned Left (& I Was on the Right)".
Detamore produced, mixed and mastered more than 150 albums while playing multiple instruments on more than 300 records worldwide.
In his later years, he lived in Floresville, Texas, where he owned and operated Cherry Ridge Studio. He established the studio in 1991.
