Daryle Singletary won country fans’ hearts by keeping tradition in his soul. Singletary, who died February 12th at the much-too-young age of 46, defied every country trend that came down the musical path during his more than 20-year career, including the numerous reincarnations of pop country and the later phenomenon of bro-country. He wouldn’t bend, and fans loved him for it.

Read more about Daryle’s passion for the sound of traditional Country music here.