Mark McGuinn's family is finding comfort in his music as tributes continue for the singer behind "Mrs. Steven Rudy," who died Oct. 26 at 58.
His niece, Jamie Lynn, wrote on social media, "Luckily, I can still hear his voice," adding that she has kept his songs on repeat in recent weeks, HELLO! reported. She also said she will miss his sense of humor and hugs. No cause of death has been made public.
A celebration of his life was held Nov. 8 in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina, according to his obituary in the Greensboro News & Record. McGuinn is survived by his two children, their mother, his mother, three brothers and a sister.
Beyond his 2001 hit, which reached No. 6 on Billboard's country chart, McGuinn built a career as a songwriter. Lonestar recorded his song "Unusually Unusual" for the 2001 album I'm Already There, and country legend George Jones also recorded his work.
Before Nashville, McGuinn played soccer at Appalachian State University and briefly turned pro with the Greensboro Dynamo. A knee injury ended that path and pushed him toward music.
In place of flowers, the family asks for donations to the MusiCares Foundation or to Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro. His 9/11 tribute, "More Beautiful Today," remains a reminder of how his music offered hope in hard times.
JubileeCast continues to lift McGuinn's family and friends in prayer.
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