Musician and songwriter Kim Williams has passed away, according to multiple reports.
Representatives with SESAC wrote about Williams’ passing on social media and added, “Thank you for all the amazing songs you brought into the world.”
We mourn the passing of songwriter Kim Williams. Thank you for all the amazing songs you brought into the world..
Posted by SESAC on Friday, February 12, 2016
Williams was famous for many hit songs including “Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun Comes Up,” “Papa Loved Mama,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”
The songwriter had hits with artists such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Joe Diffie, and Rascal Flatts.
Williams was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012.
He passed away at the age of 68.
Multiple artists, songwriters, and musicians took to social media Friday expressing their grief at Williams' passing:
Got some sad news from Nashville this morning, Kim Williams passed away. Kim was a writer on one of my favorite songs I've recorded "Hello Honky Tonk". He will be missed. RIP Kim
Posted by Mark Chesnutt on Friday, February 12, 2016
It's a sad day to learn of the passing of Kim Williams-Nashville and Country Music has lost one of the most talented and...
Posted by Matt Kennon on Friday, February 12, 2016
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my buddy, Kim Williams. You were a gift and heaven… https://t.co/jjx06tCqPK
— Scott Reeves (@reevesforreal) February 12, 2016
Sad news.Songwriter Kim Williams has passed. Add another "Wooden Cross".. @garthbrooks @JoeDiffieOnline @SammyKershaw @randytravis and more
— storme warren (@stormewarren) February 12, 2016
