The weekend took a tragic turn when singer-songwriter
and mentor, David Olney, passed away on stage at the
Watercolor Boathouse while sharing the stage with Amy
Rigby and Scott Miller.
Photo copyright John Partipilo
The Passing of a Legend
The acclaimed 71-year-old folk artist wrote songs recorded
by Linda Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris and Steve Earle. His
humorous style of storytelling made him a key figure in the
Nashville music scene, with a career spanning 20 albums
over five decades. Fellow musician and friend, Townes Van
Zandt, once said Olney was the best songwriter he’d ever
heard. The artist is survived by his wife, Regine, and two
children, Redding and Lillian.