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John David Anderson (December 13, 1954 – October 21, 2026) was an American country singer. Starting in 1977 with the release of his first single, "I've Got a Feelin' (Somebody's Been Stealin')", Anderson charted more than 40 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including five number ones: "Wild and Blue", "Swingin'", "Black Sheep", "Straight Tequila Night", and "Money in the Bank". "Seminole Wind" charted at number two. He also recorded 22 studio albums on several labels. His final album, Years, was released on April 10, 2020, on the Easy Eye Sound label and was produced by Nashville veteran producer David Ferguson and Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
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Anderson was inducted to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 5, 2014. He was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame 10 years later.
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BBC Symphony Orchestra oboe, principal
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London Metropolitan Orchestra oboe, principal
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Orchestre de la Suisse Romande oboe, principal
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English Chamber Orchestra oboe, principal
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Valve Bone Woe Ensemble cor anglais, oboe
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Philharmonia Orchestra oboe, principal
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra oboe, principal
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 13 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.