Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. Bro. Big loss for country music. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. WOW. And he shared it with anyone willing to learn. January 16, 2021 @ Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He was predeceased by : his parent Pamela Cope; and his grandparents, George and Lois Cope. OBITUARY Paul Nicholas Cope October 12, 1938 - December 3, . And a third album was scheduled to be on the way sometime this year. Though mostly know for their Southern rock style, the writing of both Jason Cope and Wes Bayliss is well respected within the country music community. The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. What an amazing band. Id had numerous interactions with him over the years. 11:27 pm, Ohhh man Im fuckin heart broken. 3:59 am, This is horrible. Olivia Gabrielle Conrad. In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. Funeral Service will be Monday, April 12th at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Family Heritage Funeral Home, with Bro. We got several pictures with him. Jeff Tweedy) [Video], New William Prince Song Easier and Harder, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Jason Rowdy Copes Death Currently Ruled Unclassified, Remembering Eddy and Billy Joe Shavers Super Duo Shaver, Album Review Amanda Fields What, When and Without, Country Rapper Katie Noel Goes Viral with Southern (A Rant). This sucks, what a shit last few years. The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason Rowdy Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th. Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. January 17, 2021 @ Knaw. 6:21 pm. Rowdy was an amazing talent, but even more than that he was a great human being. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Betty Cope. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Rowdy brought that same energy to the Steel Woods and really enjoyed seeing them live over the years. 3:52 am, Met my friend I considered a brother at the tender age of 15 or so and during that time he would play that guitar every day for hours upon hours practicing and practicing at the time I never knew why he would rather go home and practice guitar runs, notes, chords, and bends.versus hanging out but later he would attend college for music in LA. Try again later. Was lucky enough to catch an awesome Steel Woods concert 2 summers ago. He grew up in Black Mountain, NC. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. Share Obituary. Not sure of his vaccination status. I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. I had the pleasure of meeting him after a JJ show in Wabash. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Your email address will not be published. Send Flowers. After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Tim S. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 7:30 am. 6:56 am. January 18, 2021 @ April leaves behind her husband, Jason Bryan Cope of Hilham, TN; daughter, Jasmine Cope of Hilham, TN; sons, Tyler Cates & wife Kayla of CA, Isacc Steward of MT, and Jacob Cope of Hilham, TN; grandson, Grayson Cates; brother, Alvin Cates of FL; sister, Honey Moon & husband James of Byrdstown, TN; and aunt Sheila Walker of Jamestown, TN. Year should not be greater than current year. Honest songwriting, always trying to push the boundaries of our musicianship and keeping it really close to our roots when it comes to our influences., The Steel Woods announced Copes death on social media, writing in part on Instagram, We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. You will truly be missed. Anyone who saw Jameys band immediately after lonesome song was released, knows the deal. Sorry! This is a carousel with slides. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. Larry was born April 22, 1949, to the late Bennie Winston and Sarah Elizabeth (Ward) Butler. This is a profound loss to music and humanity. Sign up for service and obituary updates. The Test Pressings are Numbered and Dated 17/25, 10-01-2018..What kills me is Friday Night, I turned 61 Yrs old, and The LAST Record I listened to, Was Straw in The Wind..I am STUNNED Beyond Grief.I have NOT Liked a Bands Music Like these Guys in a LONG Time to Go Out and Spend that Kind of Money, Because I believed They Were (ARE !) in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. Cope also co-wrote one of Johnsons signature songs, Cant Cash My Checks. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. based on information from your browser. 8:52 pm. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. As a guitarist he was a force, as a songwriter he was an emotion with a pen, as a friend he was loyal and dependable to the end and as for me, he was my brother.Brent Cobb said upon Rowdys passing, He schooled me on everything. It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band said in part. Go rest high on that mountain. Cope worked in the Los Angeles area for eight years before moving to Nashville in 2007 where he soon joined Jamey Johnsons backing outfit on lead guitar. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Hopefully I still will. Trigger In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. Published by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City from Dec. 31, 2021 to Jan. 4, 2022. There was no sign of a struggle, and no sign of foul play in Jason Copes death, though the investigation remains pending until the final autopsy report. Your email address will not be published. We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time.Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Manager Don Aaron tells Saving Country Music that Jason Copes passing is currently considered an unclassified death, pending an autopsy by the local Medical Examiner. And with only a handful of years and a couple albums under their belt, theyre still in the early stages of their career. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the. He was born June 1, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio. All rights reserved. Saw The Steel Woods in a small venue in FL and he was a hell of a guitar player.