Gordon Burns, TV and radio star from Alabama nicknamed ‘Country Boy Eddie’, passes at age 92

Gordon Edwards Burns, a legendary TV personality from Alabama nicknamed ‘Country Boy Eddie’ who gave future superstars Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette a platform early in their careers, has passed at age 92.

His family announced his death in a statement obtained by WBRC, revealing the star died ‘peacefully at his home’.

A singer and musician, Burns achieved success as the long-time host of The Country Boy Eddie Show with Country Boy Eddie, where he featured a slew of artists including Parton and Wynette.  

Gordon Edwards Burns, a legendary TV personality from Alabama nicknamed ‘Country Boy Eddie’ who gave Tammy Wynette a platform early in her career, has passed at age 92

He began hosting the show in 1957 before eventually stepping down to retire in 1993.

‘This morning, Country Boy Eddy passed away peacefully at his home in Warrior,’ his family said in their statement.

‘He was a trailblazer for both the Alabama music and television scenes, and his contributions will continue to live on.

‘The Burns family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the viewers, fans, musicians, and everyone else who made his life so special.

A singer and musician, Burns achieved success as the long-time host of The Country Boy Eddie Show with Country Boy Eddie, where he featured a slew of artists including Parton and Wynette