John Anderson, country music star whose hits included 'Wild and Blue,' dies at 71

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Anderson, whose high, yearning vocals on hits such as “Swingin,” “Wild and Blue" and “Black Sheep” helped earn him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died at age 71.Anderson's family announced his death Wednesday on his social media accounts. It didn't provide details, including the cause of death.“To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives,” the family wrote. “To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special.”Anderson's death came just days after he attended the latest Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in Nashville, Tennessee, with new members including Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers. On Thursday, McGraw wrote on Instagram that he was “completely shook” about Anderson's death, adding that the singer “was in such good spirits” at the event.“We talked, we laugh