KNCI is sad to report that Grammy and ACM Award winning 90s country star, Joe Diffie, has died from coronavirus. Diffie enjoyed a string of hits in the 90s including “Pickup Man,” Third Rock From The Sun,” and “Bigger Than The Beatles.” Joe Diffie was 61.
Tributes from fellow country artists are pouring in:
Joe Diffie man…. Our love for mullets made me feel connected to you in a special way. Rest easy brother
— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) March 29, 2020
Joe Diffie man…. Our love for mullets made me feel connected to you in a special way. Rest easy brother
— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) March 29, 2020
I used to drive back and forth from Texas to TN listening to nothing but @JoeDiffieOnline songs… I was lucky to get to know him… #RIP
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) March 29, 2020
I just learned that @JoeDiffieOnline has passed away due to complications from the Coronavirus. Joe was a friend and touring partner with me in the 90’s. This comes as a huge shock to all of us in the country music community. Deepest condolences to Joe’s family, friends and fans.
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) March 29, 2020
RIP. @JoeDiffieOnline.🙏🏼🤍 https://t.co/K5ZTGryKe4
— Lindsay Ell (@lindsayell) March 29, 2020
@JoeDiffieOnline was one of the nicest stars on the planet. The REAL deal. I’m incredibly sorry for his family. Thanks for the great memories Joe, miss you. @opry family member. #pickupman
— Chris Janson (@janson_chris) March 29, 2020
2020… damn. RIP Pickup Man. So sad. We lost Joe Diffie
— Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) March 29, 2020