From Nashville, Tenn.: A legendary singer-songwriter has passed away. She was 80 years old. Her husband had died about a year and a half earlier, at the age of 82. The couple had a long and devoted marriage that lasted nearly 60 years.

The singer's publicist announced her peaceful death. Further details are available from the source.

The singer's husband was a private person who avoided the spotlight, but he played a role in inspiring one of her notable songs.