Country Music Hall of Famer and former Grand Ole Opry member, Carl Smith died at the age of 82. Smith earned the nickname "Mister Country" in the 1950's.According to family members, Smith died of natural causes at his Franklin home Saturday.
Throughout his career, the famous honky tonker had 30 Top 10 Hits including "Let's Live A Little" and "Don't Just Stand There." Other songs of Smith's include “Let Old Mother Nature Have Her Way" and "Hey Joe."
He released his last album in the 1970s.
Smith was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2003 and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry from 1950 to 1956.
The legendary country singer was born and raised in Maynardsville, Tenn.
Smith was married to June Carter Cash for a few years and later was remarried to Goldie Hill. Hill passed away five years ago and the two were married 48 years.
He is survived by his three children, Carlene Carter, Dean Smith, Carl Smith Jr. and Lori Lynn Smith along with 12 grand children and 12 great-grand children.
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