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Buddy Jewell's Father Dies

Buddy Jewell's father died Thursday night (April 20) in Arkansas following a long struggle with diabetes. Buddy Jewell Sr. raised his son with the music of Marty Robbins and Johnny Horton, which ultimately led to Jewell's pursuit of a country music career. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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