George Strait mourns deaths of longtime manager and bandmember on the same day

Country music legend George Strait is mourning the deaths of two “family members” on the same day.Recommended Videos

Eugene Ervine “Erv” Woolsey, Strait’s manager since the early 1980s, died Wednesday at the age of 80. The Houston native graduated from Southwest Texas State University before relocating to Nashville. He’s credited with guiding the careers of Jimmy Buffett, Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, Clay Walker, Ronnie Milsap and others.“My manager for around 45 years and most importantly my friend for even longer, Erv Woolsey, passed away this morning.

Shortly after Woolsey’s death, Strait announced that his longtime Ace in the Hole bandmember Gene Elders died. Elders“All of our prayers go out to both families. Me and the band won’t ever be the same without our brother Gene. We loved him so much. Go play with Mike again Geno. We’ll come join you guys later,” Strait posted.The losses come the same week Strait announced his first-ever concert atFellow Texans Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman are slated to perform with King George on June 15.

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