A stalwart of British country music of the old style has passed away, after a long battle with illness. Tony Goodacre rated mentions in a number of British music encyclopedias, and was known as Britain's 'Mr. Country Music' but has largely been forgotten due to the changes in country music and radio. In his heyday he toured all over the world and played many festivals. Tony had a huge variety of material in his repertoire, ranging from standard country to original songs and MOR/Folk/Pop classics.   He recorded and part published a number of songs written by my late father Stewart Ross (eg You've Made My Life Complete).

Tony ran his own record and publishing company, and did much to promote British country artists and song writers. He had retired some years ago, but would make occasional appearances at gospel festivals.

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