As the KOKE FM family takes in the news that KOKEFEST alumni, Grammy award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie passed away on Sunday, March 29 due to complications of Coronavirus, we wanted to share some of our own memories. Below are some of the photos from the Pickup Man’s memorable performance from Friday, August 16th, 2019 at KOKEFEST 2019.
Joe Diffie - KOKEFEST 2019
Photography: Hello Texas
As the news of his passing spreads, country music artists including Granger Smith, Luke Combs and Travis Tritt have been using their social media accounts to pay tribute to Diffie:
Here’s to you Pickup Man. You inspired an entire generation of country singers and accepted us all with kindness, gratitude and buckets of talent. 🙏🏼 #joediffie — Granger Smith (@GrangerSmith) March 29, 2020
Rest In Peace Joe Diffie! You were one of the most iconic and distinct voices on country radio. You will be missed by so many. pic.twitter.com/gRRpLxhSWD — Eli Young Band (@EliYoungBand) March 29, 2020
Just got word that Joe Diffie has passed away. Sincere condolences to his family It’s such a shock and such a loss for Country Music Rest In Peace Joe — Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) March 29, 2020
Oh my God. One of the all-time GREAT vocalists. Joe Diffie was my friend. RIP, buddy. @JoeDiffieOnline pic.twitter.com/snWhL5fcLo — Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) March 29, 2020
I am deeply saddened at the news of Joe Diffie’s death. He and I were label mates on SONY Epic Records for many years… I am honored & humbled, to have known him. May God bless and comfort Joe’s family and welcome him into Eternity. We’ll miss you, Brother. -Collin pic.twitter.com/9FvDNOW4IF — Collin Raye (@CollinRaye) March 29, 2020
I knew this was bound to hit close to home. Today it did. I just heard the news of Joe Diffie’s passing. I am sick in my spirit because I can’t bear the thought of not hearing that voice for a while. He was a dear friend& understood me and my convictions. Full post on Facebook. pic.twitter.com/WgV52wEMkZ — Darryl Worley (@darrylworley) March 29, 2020
We are feeling it now. Oklahoma boy Joe Diffie has passed away from this virus. My kids grew up around his parents. My prayers will be with his family. A great traditional voice will live on cuz I’m putting his music on now. Here’s a beer to ya, Joe. Go get your reward. -T — Toby Keith (@tobykeith) March 29, 2020
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Rest in peace, Joe Diffie.
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