Country Stars Respond To Roy Clark Death

The "Hee Haw" star and country musician died Thursday.

(Tulsa, OK)  --  The country-music world is reacting to the death of Roy Clark. 

The legendary country music singer and co-host of "Hee Haw" died yesterday at the age of 85. 

Keith Urban tweeted his first Country Music Awards memory "is sitting on my living room floor watching Roy Clark tear it up." 

Travis Tritt tweeted Roy Clark's guitar and banjo picking was an inspiration. 

Charlie Daniels said Clark was a fine musician and entertainer. 

My first CMA memory is sitting on my living room floor watching Roy Clark tear it up. Sending my love and respect to him and his family for all he did. - KU

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) November 15, 2018

Roy Clark shaped my path. My Papaw introduced me to his music as a toddler. Every Saturday we’d watch Hee Haw. My first guitar book was a Roy Clark guitar method. I practiced his style, then practiced making his facial expressions. He was a hero. And so many have the same story.

— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 15, 2018

Rest In Peace friend, brother, mentor .... Roy Clark ... via @2911co https://t.co/J6a19a13ev

— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) November 15, 2018

"The next chance you get, do somethin' nice for somebody - say 'good day,' hold a door open - and don't wait around for a thank you... you don't need it." — Roy Clark

Roy, thank you for always spreading laughter, kindness, and positivity. We'll keep it goin' for ya! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Gs3AdJSKQd

— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) November 15, 2018

Roy Clark was a very sweet Man that loved Jesus and country music. Heaven just got a great picker! Can’t wait to see him do some pickin’ and grinnin’ on them heavenly hay bales. pic.twitter.com/cnj3UsdbkK

— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) November 15, 2018