Nashville country music reporter Jimmy Carter dies at 73
Jimmy Carter, a longtime Nashville entertainment reporter, died at 73, according to a former employer and his granddaughter. He died Oct. 13 and reportedly passed away peacefully in his sleep.
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What happened
Jimmy Carter, a Montgomery native and longtime entertainment reporter in Nashville, has died at age 73. He died Oct. 13, according to a former employer, WSM Radio, and his granddaughter, Kira Sparks. His granddaughter said he died peacefully while sleeping.
Why it matters
Carter's career spanned more than twenty years, mainly at WSM Radio, where he connected fans with artists such as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. Those close to him remembered his passion for the work.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 1:11 PM ET: News of Carter's death was reported as a Montgomery native who became a recognizable country music entertainment reporter.
- Oct 14, 4:07 PM ET: A former employer, WSM Radio, and his granddaughter, Kira Sparks, confirmed that he died Oct. 13.
Coverage
- Beloved Nashville Broadcaster and Country Music Fixture Dies at 73 (americansongwriter.com)
- Longtime Nashville entertainment reporter, Montgomery native Jimmy Carter dies (wsfa.com)
- Jimmy Carter, entertainment personality dies (wsfa.com)
- Jimmy Carter, longtime country music reporter in Nashville, dies at 73 (USA Today)
- Who was Jimmy Carter? Beloved Nashville broadcaster passes away at 73, leaving behind a legacy in country (Economic Times)
- Country Music Figure, Beloved in Nashville, Dead at 73. Here's What We Know (Yahoo News)
- Entertainment Journalism Icon Jimmy Carter Dies: Cause of Death and Net Worth (merca20.com)
- Entertainment reporter Jimmy Carter, Montgomery native, dead at 73 (yellowhammernews.com)
- Former WSMV 4 entertainment reporter, Jimmy Carter dies at 73 (wsmv.com)
- Jimmy Carter, longtime Channel 4 entertainment reporter, dies (tennessean.com)
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