Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, And More Mourn The Loss Of Jimmy Buffett

The news of Jimmy Buffett’s passing has the music world in shock. Across several decades, the “Margaritaville” singer set trends in the realm of music with his escapist fusion of rock, country, and pop.

Following the news several artists have taken to social media to mourn the loss of Buffett and express condolences to his friends and family.

Buffett’s “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” collaborator Alan Jackson shared a photo of them two on Instagram at a past CMA Awards ceremony.

“Shores distant shores, There’s where I’m headed for, I got the stars to guide my way, Sail into the light of day…,” read the post’s caption, quoting Buffett’s song, “Boats To Build.”

Kenny Chesney shared a carousel of video clips, one of Chensey covering one of Buffett’s songs while sitting on the beach with a guitar, another one of him and Buffett performing together.

“So goodbye Jimmy,” read the post’s caption. “Thanks for your friendship and the songs I will carry in my heart forever. Sail On Sailor.”

On Twitter, Toby Keith shared two pictures of them two together, and noted Buffett’s impact within music.

“The pirate has passed. RIP Jimmy Buffett. Tremendous influence on so many of us,” said Keith.

Country star and Barmageddon game show host Blake Shelton also took to Twitter to express his sadness about the loss of Buffett, and to share a special memory of them.

“Heart broken this morning hearing of Jimmy Buffett’s passing,” said Shelton. “What an incredible talent and man. His songs will live on forever. I’ll bet most of y’all don’t know that he wrote the theme song for @BarmageddonUSA for me about 2 years ago. Raising a glass today to the Son of a son of a Sailer.”

Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.