Don Gibson passed away on this day in 2003. The Hall of Famer gave us “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Oh Lonesome Me,” and unforgettable duets with Dottie West. A true giant of country songwriting. #countrymusic #songwriter #HallOfFame #Nashville | Bobby Tomberlin Page

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It's the birthday of Don Gibson, songwriter and country musician who wrote such country standards as "I Can't Stop Loving You". It was released in 1958 as the B-side of "Oh, Lonesome Me", becoming a double-sided country hit single. At the time of Don's death in 2003, the song had been recorded by more than 700 artists such as Roy Orbison, ELVIS PRESLEY, and Frank Sinatra. Ray Charles' version hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts in 1962. This performance is with The