Dallas Frazier Cause of Death Tragic: Legendary Country Singer-Songwriter was 82

The country singer and iconic songwriter Dallas Frazier passed away at the age of 82.

It was Frazier's daughter, Melody Frazier Morris, who announced his passing on Facebook on Friday, January 14, which read, "Our dad passed into the loving arms of Jesus this morning. Glory to God! No more suffering!"

"God Bless each of you who loved and prayed for dad, mom, my sisters, their husbands, and our family!" she concluded.

The singer-songwriter's cause of death was later confirmed, saying that he died from complications of two strokes he suffered since August 2021.

Frazier in the Industry

According to Deadline, Dallas Frazier was born on October 27, 1939, in Spiro, Oklahoma. Throughout his career, he was able to release four albums, namely "Elvira," "Tell It Like It Is," "Singing My Songs," and "My Baby Packed Up My Mind and Left Me."

In 1954, Frazier had country star Ferlin Husky as his mentor when he was young, signing himself to Capitol Records at age 14.

His first single, "Space Command," was released that same year which charted eight times in the US country chart. This has resulted in him being inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame by 1976.

He also earned credits on hit songs of Emmylou Harris with "Beneath Still Waters," The Oak Ridge Boys' "Elvira," The Hollywood Argyles "Alley Oop," and Charlie Pride's "All I Have To Offer You Is Me." The songwriter also used to work with icons such as Diana Ross, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, and more.

In 1988, Frazier left the music industry to continue his life into the ministry and "re-embraced his secular career later," as per Variety. His daughter followed him, becoming the president/founder at Messiah Ministries International.

Morris also announced that funeral services for her father are set for Thursday, January 20, in Gallatin, Tennessee. And in lieu of flowers, Frazier requested that donations are being made to the Nashville Rescue Mission.

The news was also announced by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's CEO Kyle Young as he posted a statement on their official website. "Dallas Frazier is among the greatest country songwriters of all time. He could convey infectious fun with 'Elvira,' and then write something as stunningly sad and true as 'Beneath Still Waters,'" he said.

"His songs helped Connie Smith to become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was a man of kindness, generosity and faith, who overcame a hardscrabble upbringing to offer smiling gifts to all of us. He lived a beautiful life of a beautiful mind."

May his soul rest in peace.