• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album Releases
    • Single Releases
    • Industry Events
  • EVENTS
  • OBITS
  • REVIEWS
  • ROWFAX
  • CHARTS
    • CountryBreakout Radio Chart
      • Current CountryBreakout Chart
      • CountryBreakout Archives
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Top Songwriter Chart
      • Current Top Songwriter Chart
      • Top Songwriter Chart Archive
  • NEWSLETTER
  • SIGN UP
  • STORE
  • Search
  • Menu

Songwriter Joshua Ragsdale Passes

July 1, 2010/0 Comments/in Featured /by [email protected]

Joshua Ragsdale

Former Lyric Street artist, singer/songwriter Joshua Ragsdale passed away today in a Nashville hospital after battling leukemia. He was 32.

Ragsdale was a staff writer with Sony/ATV. His song, “Ain’t Much Left Of Lovin’ You,” was the recent debut for Mercury Records artist Randy Montana. Along with legendary songwriter Bill Anderson, Ragsdale co-wrote “Papaw’s Sunday Boots,” which Anderson recently released.

“I’ve never seen anybody that remains so positive and so concerned about others through such personal adversity,” said Ragsdale’s manager, Bob Titley. “With every bit of bad news, he’ll react with three minutes of crying and praying, and then it’s back to this positive energy.”

Ragsdale inspired many people to be tested as potential bone marrow donors during his illness, saying that he knew of five people who had been told they were matches for someone because of his encouragement. Visit www.marrow.org to find out more about joining the bone marrow registry.

Journalist Peter Cooper has written a tribute to Joshua Ragsdale in the Tennessean. Read it here.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
[email protected]
Latest posts by [email protected] (see all)
  • Charlie Cook On Air: How To Move Up In The Business - January 10, 2014
  • Charlie Cook On Air: A Look Back at 2013 - December 20, 2013
  • Charlie Cook On Air: Not Quite A Country Christmas - December 20, 2013
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png 0 0 [email protected] https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png [email protected]2010-07-01 15:46:352010-07-01 15:46:35Songwriter Joshua Ragsdale Passes
0 replies
  1. Angela Bridges
    Angela Bridges says:
    July 1, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    May you rest in the arms of your maker Joshua. You were a mighty, valiant warrior. You have run your race with dignity, grace and love for others. Because of you I am a better person. What a legacy!!

    Log in to Reply
  2. Steve Travelstead
    Steve Travelstead says:
    July 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    So tragic, so young, and seemed to be on his way to good things. God bless him, and his family.

    Log in to Reply
  3. Tyler Lowe
    Tyler Lowe says:
    July 1, 2010 at 11:46 pm

    It was an honor to have played music with you Joshua! ~Tyler Lowe

    Log in to Reply
  4. Byron Hill
    Byron Hill says:
    July 2, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    I never thought about testing to be a bone marrow donor until knowing of Joshua’s battle. It was wonderful to see so many people lined up to help. Hopefully some of us can make a difference for someone someday, inspired by Joshua!

    Log in to Reply
  5. Damon Medic
    Damon Medic says:
    July 5, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I had the pleasure of chatting with this special young writer and could readily see brightness. God bless him.

    Damon Medic

    Log in to Reply
  6. Sheila Duchaine
    Sheila Duchaine says:
    July 6, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    Thanks to Keith Anderson telling us of your story at his fan club party, I have registered with the be a match organization in hopes of helping someone to live a long and happy life. I wish it had been soon enough to see if I could’ve helped you. Rest in peace and know that you are being thought of often.

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • DISClaimer Single Reviews: Rhonda Vincent, Sister Sadie, Carolina Blue, The Grascals January 14, 2021
  • Have You Recovered From COVID-19? Help American Red Cross Meet Critical Need January 14, 2021
  • Willie Jones Partners With The National Museum of African American Music January 14, 2021
  • Maren Morris And JP Saxe Debut New Track “Line By Line” January 14, 2021
  • Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs Receive National Medal of Arts January 14, 2021
  • Aaron Lee Tasjan Readies Fourth Album For February Release January 14, 2021
  • Circle Network Returns With New Season Of Debuts And Familiar Favorites January 14, 2021
  • Sam Carter Signs With Spirit Music Nashville And 2 Mix Music January 14, 2021
  • The CMA Foundation Announces Programming With New Artist Ambassador Lindsay Ell January 14, 2021
  • Garth Brooks To Be Honored At 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors In May January 14, 2021
  • Big Yellow Dog Signs Jamra To Publishing Roster January 14, 2021
  • Plaid Flag Music Signs Mae Estes January 14, 2021
  • BREAKING: Greg Thompson Appointed President And Partner Of Big Loud Management January 14, 2021
  • Willie Nelson Announced As Keynote For SXSW Online January 13, 2021
  • Off The Record: Show Me The Receipts! January 13, 2021

Likes us on Facebook

Recently on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2020 Music Row Enterprises, LLC – All rights reserved.
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Scroll to top