Kyle Young

“He was already a diamond then, and a diamond he always will be,”

Kyle Young · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22

Young referenced Anderson's 1981 recording of Billy Joe Shaver's song about being an old chunk of coal destined to become a diamond.

“John Anderson was a one-of-a-kind song stylist who proved that fresh innovations were best born from time-honored traditions,”

Kyle Young · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22

Kyle Young praised Anderson's distinctive voice and ability to draw inspiration from traditional country music in a statement.