“Where do we find the words for the one who always had the right words, who knew how to distill everything down to its essence with words and song while delivering the most devastating, hilarious, and impactful turn of phrases?”

Originally from Oregon, Snider relocated to Nashville in the 1990s to study under the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Billy Joe Shaver, and other leading stars.

His 2004 album, Eat Nashville Skyline, was considered a vital part of the foundation in the development of alt-country and Americana music.

Earlier this month, Snider was arrested in