By Wonderwall.com Editors
2:22pm PDT, Oct 17, 2019
Legendary country music broadcaster Bob Kingsley died on Oct. 17, just one week after he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He was 80. The National Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster had been receiving treatment for cancer. News of his death left the country music community heartbroken, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to the man. Click through to see how stars like Keith Urban, Toby Keith and more honored their late friend…
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"Today I lost a longtime great friend and we lost a beautiful human named Bob Kingsley. Every memory I have of being with Bob (and Nan) is one of rare warmth and grace. I will miss you dearly Bob- peace be with your spirit, and blessings & peace be with your family today." —Keith Urban
"RIP Bob Kingsley. THE VOICE. Genuine professional and a giver. I never met a nicer guy in my life. Rest well cowboy." —Toby Keith
"Rest In Peace to Bob Kingsley . I spent many weekends as a kid listening to his countdown. And spent many occasions as I got older telling him how much I admired him." –Bobby Bones
"We are saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Bob Kingsley but so honored to be among the many who called him friend. Country radio will never be the same!" –Rascal Flatts
"One of my fondest Bob Kingsley memories was when he invited me to his Texas ranch to train and then participate in a cutting horse competition. Bob and his wife, Nan showed me an enormous amount of hospitality and friendship. I will always treasure that wonderful experience." –Travis Tritt
"Bob Kingsley was a favorite in our radio world, both as a professional and as a person. We are wishing his family and friends comfort and peace of mind in their time of loss." –Clint Black
"I will always cherish our conversations about country music and the ones that paved the way. You were the voice for us all. You were who we listened to to find out if some one took the #1 one spot on the countdown or who was making their debut . Anytime I heard you say 'Michael Ray' on the @countrytop40 was the coolest thing in the world to me. Thank you for your time and voice, Rest easy my friend." –Michael Ray
"Hard to imagine a world without this amazing man blasting my radio on Sundays. He was always so kind to me. Will be missed. RIP buddy." –Randy Houser
"So sorry to hear that radio broadcasting LEGEND Bob Kingsley has gone HOME … He was always so very good to us" –Oak Ridge Boys
"I will never forget hearing Bob Kingsley say my name the 1st time I broke Top 40 in #AmericanCountryCountdown with "Life's A Dance." That's when I knew I had made it! As a kid, I couldn't wait to listen to him every weekend. Thank you for the memories. Rest in Peace." –John Michael Montgomery
"Hearing Bob Kingsley's voice coming through the radio on American Country Countdown is ingrained in my memories. He will be missed tremendously. He did a lot for country music and I will forever be grateful for that." –Josh Turner
"Bob Kingsley, your voice is gonna be so missed on the country radio airwaves. There was nothing else in this world like hearing you intro our songs on the countdown. Rest In Peace friend. #legend #thevoiceofcountry" –Thompson Square
"It never got old and it was always the coolest to turn on the countdown on Sundays and hear your song on Bob Kingsley's countdown. Gonna miss hearing that voice and laugh. God Bless ya Bob Kingsley" –Aaron Watson
"Damn man. RIP to Bob Kingsley. Absolutely country radio legend. I remember getting to interview with him and was 10 minutes late to my next one. Such an amazing guy." –Travis Denning
