{'byline': 'by Mo & Styckman', 'hosts': '', 'byline_sources': 'US 101', 'hide_author': True, 'audience_id': '', 'original_station': [{'station': 'us101country', 'path': 'us101country/blogs/mo-styckman/country-reacts-to-the-passing-of-joe-diffie'}], 'syndicated_items': '', 'original_item': {'_index': 'published-content_v44', '_type': '_doc', '_score': None, '_source': {'date': '2020-03-29T20:51:00.000+00:00', 'lead': [{'data': {'alt': 'Joe Diffie', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/joediffie1012-21e79c81-0b01-4af6-afce-27e46207c3a5.jpg', 'width': 1024, 'credit': 'Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images', 'height': 711, 'caption': '', '_version': 1, 'rendition': '', 'sizeInBytes': '45412'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/image/instances/migrate-us101country-17392@published'}], 'slug': 'mo-styckman-country-reacts-to-the-passing-of-joe-diffie', 'tags': ['Country', 'Trending', 'Mo & StyckMan', 'joe diffie', 'country', 'Obiturary'], 'feeds': {'rss': True, 'newsfeed': True, 'sitemaps': True, 'apple-news': False, 'most-popular': True, 'smartNews': True, 'msn': True, 'frequency': True, 'google-news-feed': True, 'postup': True, 'reversechron': True, 'smart-news': True}, 'hosts': [], 'byline': [{'names': [{'name': 'Mo & Styckman', 'text': 'Mo Styckman', 'slug': 'mo-styckman'}], 'sources': [{'text': 'US 101'}], 'hosts': [], 'prefix': 'by'}], 'teaser': 'Country Reacts to the Passing of Joe Diffie', 'authors': ['Mo Styckman'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': 'Country music reacts to the passing of <a href="https://us101country.radio.com/tag/joe-diffie"><strong>Joe Diffie</strong></a>. The <strong>Grand Ole Opry</strong> member <a>passed\xa0away today</a> (3/29) at the age of 61 after being diagnosed with\xa0<a href="https://us101country.radio.com/tag/coronavirus"><strong>coronavirus</strong></a> last week.'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-0@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://www.facebook.com/jasonaldean/posts/10157868685626539', 'html': '<div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/jasonaldean/posts/10157868685626539" data-width="552"><blockquote cite="https://graph.facebook.com/8214181538/posts/10157868685626539/" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><p>Man what a week Kenny Rogers and now Joe Diffie. This guy was an amazing singer and an even greater person. Such a sad...</p>Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/8214181538">Jason Aldean</a> on&nbsp;<a href="https://graph.facebook.com/8214181538/posts/10157868685626539/">Sunday, March 29, 2020</a></blockquote></div>', 'type': 'post', 'componentVariation': 'facebook-post'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/facebook-post/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-1@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1244355173276844033', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are heartbroken to hear the news of <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeDiffieOnline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeDiffieOnline</a>’s passing. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. <a href="https://t.co/eC4fC3eOyV">https://t.co/eC4fC3eOyV</a></p>&mdash; CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/CountryMusic/status/1244355173276844033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-2@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://www.facebook.com/JoeDiffie/posts/10158237008220522', 'html': '<div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/JoeDiffie/posts/10158237008220522" data-width="552"><blockquote cite="https://graph.facebook.com/159800290521/posts/10158237008220522/" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><p>GRAMMY®-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29 from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19). His family requests privacy at this time.</p>Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoeDiffie">Joe Diffie</a> on&nbsp;<a href="https://graph.facebook.com/159800290521/posts/10158237008220522/">Sunday, March 29, 2020</a></blockquote></div>', 'type': 'post', 'componentVariation': 'facebook-post'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/facebook-post/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-3@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/CodyAlan/status/1244352064496586753', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">John Deere Green, Pickup Man, Ships That Don’t Come In. So many great songs from Joe Diffie! Very sad to hear of his passing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/4SDkdArOLf">https://t.co/4SDkdArOLf</a></p>&mdash; Cody Alan (@CodyAlan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyAlan/status/1244352064496586753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-4@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-5@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Travistritt/status/1244357603557175296', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m so sad to learn that Joe Diffie has passed away due to complications from the Coronavirus. Joe was a good friend and touring partner with me in the 90’s. We had a lot of great times together, both onstage and… <a href="https://t.co/qtDXX4oXao">https://t.co/qtDXX4oXao</a></p>&mdash; Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Travistritt/status/1244357603557175296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-6@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-7@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/ACMawards/status/1244356292669472768', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Joe Diffie. The 6 time ACM Award nominee brought a light to Country Music that will be greatly missed. <a href="https://t.co/lOqMzl9w4a">pic.twitter.com/lOqMzl9w4a</a></p>&mdash; ACM Awards (@ACMawards) <a href="https://twitter.com/ACMawards/status/1244356292669472768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-8@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-9@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/opry/status/1244360215664963590', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Even though I’ve been doing this for a long time, it’s like I want to pinch myself still. It’s an awful neat deal to be able to live out your dream.” - Joe Diffie <br><br>Joe, thank you for all of the music and light you&#39;ve given us. Thank you for letting us be part of your dream. ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/QY0wzZAm08">pic.twitter.com/QY0wzZAm08</a></p>&mdash; Grand Ole Opry (@opry) <a href="https://twitter.com/opry/status/1244360215664963590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-10@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-11@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/TraceAdkins/status/1244358988424032256', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh my God. One of the all-time GREAT vocalists. Joe Diffie was my friend. RIP, buddy. <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeDiffieOnline?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeDiffieOnline</a> <a href="https://t.co/snWhL5fcLo">pic.twitter.com/snWhL5fcLo</a></p>&mdash; Trace Adkins (@TraceAdkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/TraceAdkins/status/1244358988424032256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-12@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-13@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/EliYoungBand/status/1244358077148733440', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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. <a href="https://t.co/gRRpLxhSWD">pic.twitter.com/gRRpLxhSWD</a></p>&mdash; Eli Young Band (@EliYoungBand) <a href="https://twitter.com/EliYoungBand/status/1244358077148733440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-14@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-15@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/darrylworley/status/1244359706153451522', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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&amp; understood me and my convictions. Full post on Facebook. <a href="https://t.co/WgV52wEMkZ">pic.twitter.com/WgV52wEMkZ</a></p>&mdash; Darryl Worley (@darrylworley) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrylworley/status/1244359706153451522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-16@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-17@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/CollinRaye/status/1244360684659490817', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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 &amp; humbled, to have known him. May God bless and comfort Joe’s family and welcome him into Eternity. We’ll miss you, Brother. -Collin <a href="https://t.co/9FvDNOW4IF">pic.twitter.com/9FvDNOW4IF</a></p>&mdash; Collin Raye (@CollinRaye) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRaye/status/1244360684659490817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-18@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-19@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/MorganWallen/status/1244354363017105416', 'html': '', 'error': True}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-20@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-21@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/coleswindell/status/1244351443466964993', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2020... damn. RIP Pickup Man. So sad. We lost Joe Diffie</p>&mdash; Cole Swindell (@coleswindell) <a href="https://twitter.com/coleswindell/status/1244351443466964993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-22@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-23@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/Travis_Denning/status/1244348809997701121', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man RIP Joe Diffie. A staple for so much about what I love in country music. This shit is real y’all. Please stay home and stay safe.</p>&mdash; Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) <a href="https://twitter.com/Travis_Denning/status/1244348809997701121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-24@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-25@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/CharlieDaniels/status/1244350471864750086', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just got word that Joe Diffie has passed away.<br>Sincere condolences to his family<br>It’s such a shock and such a loss for Country Music<br>Rest In Peace Joe</p>&mdash; Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CharlieDaniels/status/1244350471864750086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2020</a></blockquote>\n'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/tweet/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-26@published'}, {'data': {'text': '\xa0'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/migrate-us101country-17392-27@published'}, {'data': {'url': 'https://twitter.com/oakridgeboys/status/1244348968823332867', 'html': '<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh no ... 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