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His wife Tonya Cochran Ginnetti confirmed he died on July 10 in a Facebook post
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- Session musician and music director Jimmy Nichols has died
- “He so loved making music with his Nashville family. I don’t have any words right now,” his wife Tonya Cochran Ginnetti wrote in a Facebook post on July 11
- Nichols died on June 10 at the age of 64
Jimmy Nichols, a session musician and music director, has died. He was 64.
His wife, Tonya Cochran Ginnetti, confirmed he died on July 10 during his sleep in a Facebook post.
“I’ll this is Tonya, Jimmys wife. Jimmy passed away in his sleep last night. He so loved making music with his Nashville family,” she wrote.
Ginnetti added: “I don’t have any words right now.”
Nichols’ longtime collaborator David Pack also shared a Facebook post on July 11 confirming the news, revealing there was recently a fundraiser for Ginnetti, who needs a lung transplant.
“I’m sad to announce the passing of Nashville based legendary keyboardist, music director (Reba & Faith Hill), producer Jimmy Nichols,” he wrote. “He was my live keyboardist for over 15 years and dearest friend. I recently sang at a Benefit (Every Breath She Takes) for Jimmy’s beloved wife Tonya who needs a lung transplant.
Pack noted that the concert had an “unexpected second purpose. “It also became Jimmy’s farewell,” he wrote. “Last night he played at a church service in Franklin, Tn. then went home and passed in his sleep. His final performance beautifully reflecting his faith.”
“Rest in heavenly peace my brother, you have earned it. I’ll miss you,” he wrote, adding he was sending his “deepest condolences to Tonya, the Ginnetti family & friends.”
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Throughout his career, Nichols played with Reba McEntire, Elton John, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood
For 24 years, he toured the country with his three brothers as a member of the Nichols Brothers. He was inducted into the Ohio Country Music Hall of Fame two weeks before his death.
Nichols’ work ranged from country music to pop and gospel, as well as television.
Per Music Row, a Celebration of Life will be held on Sept. 2 at Ray Stevens’ CabaRay Showroom starting at 5:30 p.m.
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