Nanci Griffith Obituary

I miss you, your sweet spirit, your wonderful voice and your love of life.

❤ I never knew you or your music in the 80's and 90's but I do now, and you are wonderful.

Loved working for Nanci driving the Tour
Bus! She came up front to talk some times,
which I wil always cherish! RIP!

I loved and love Nanci. She died too young. I hope some day to see her again in the universe and give her a hug. I miss her and know that she is a special angel who will one day come our way again. Her music and beautiful heart, soul, and singing will last forever.
-Ben Cunningham (who lives in Austin and saw her dancing in the Woolworth on Congress Ave. Sweet dreams and music, Nanci.

I loved Nanci, her music helped me work nights me little cassette player playing her songs all night. Nanci had a voice of an angel,her words made you believe in the joy of music. God needed to hear her and see her in concert.You were unique ,I got to see you at the duquesne concert stage. I could not believe I was only three row back. You left to soon but,hey God has a wonderful singer. God Bless you.

Nanci music touched me in so many ways R I P

I enjoyed my evening at the Point in Dublin in 1993 at a Nanci Griffiths concert

Thank you for the Memories Nancy..
Eternal Rest Grant to her O'Lord..

You will be missed, a true generous person, thank you for your music, x

Your music gave me a reason to think more deeply about life and allow myself to step outside the box of my upbringing and the expectations of that. Thank you Nanci RIP x

I've just watched programme on Nancy's life. She was so gentle and such a great artist.
I have some of her albums,must go and buy those I don't have. She was a beautiful person. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Thank you ❤❤❤

Nanci Griffith was a great artist and person and was loved and is sadly missed by many, gone way too soon, R.I.P.Nanci.

I'm here now watching a programme about Nancy in Ireland eighties and ninetees loved her songs what a woman what a singer .

Thank you for always being true to yourself and showing others the way.
You made a huge difference in this world.
I hope you felt the love from all of us.

Listening to Nanci today. Nothing like her voice and her music. My heart❤

Being a music fan since the early 1970's I have always been drawn to those artists who were not afraid to create music from a personal and introspective place. Nanci is an artist that caught my attention in 1984 when a live performance of "Daddy Said" from the "Once in a Very Blue Moon" album was in rotation on CMT at the time. I was in my mid 20's and that song captured my attention enough to make me seek out her previous releases. I was hooked from that moment on and I had to have every single album until her final release of "Intersection" in 2012. I was fortunate to see Nanci live on multiple occasions over the years. I am in my mid 60's now and to this day, Nanci is the only person, I have witnessed live, perform with so much love, emotion and magic bringing many in her audience to tears. In Birmingham, Alabama on a unusually cool breeze filled night on June 1, 2002 accompanied by both her Blue Moon Orchestra and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra she held the audience in the palm of her hand. She sent everyone there to a magical place where for almost two hours we inhabited the places and feelings she so often had written of in her songs. I left Caldwell Park that evening with a tinge of remorse after experiencing something rare and beautiful. I continue to listen to Nanci's music often because for me it is almost spiritual. If I hear music when I pass from this world to the next, I hope it will be Nanci Griffith singing The Wing and the Wheel sending me to catch my own Outbound Plane towards home.

Thank you for all the years of beautiful music. You are truly missed.

Just recently discovered Nanci's music. Austin City Limits...thank you? So talented and sweet. Makes me wonder just how awesome Heaven must be with Nanci joining so many other talents. ❤

Spread your Wings

I love her voice and loved the song Once in a very Blue Moon. It calmed my soul, so sorry that the is no longer with us.

Just stumbled upon Ms Griffith's artistry, watching a PBS special tonight...
Incredibly gifted singer & composer with a rich history; life lived fully, up close and personal. Her love transcends a unique vocal honesty

Want to say I was born and raised country but, love all forms of music.
Feeling blessed at 74yrs old to finally discover this feminine treasure!

RIP sweet spirit; nice to meet you!
Love never dies

Where is she buried

I'm always in a lone star state of mind

I never had the rare pleasure of a concert with Nanci ! However, I trésorerie every DVD and every CD of Nanci !!! May you rest in peace and blue bonnets grace your path in the after life !!!

Rip she sang some lovely tunes

Sad news and while we miss her on this planet perhaps she's sing Speed of the Sound of Loneliness with her good singing friend, John Prine.

So sorry to hear that she has passed away . Her talents were EXTRAORDINARY. Rest in peace, nanci dear

Thank you Nancy for the joy of your music and the radiance of your smile.

Thinking of Nanci as a new sweet bluebonnet spring approaches.

You and i hit the road trying to make it in music long ago ! We stopped along the Texas road side and picked you Blue Bonnets Love you Nanci and Thank you for Being in My Life

Dear Nanci, sweet angel, now you are in Heaven watching us. May your music never be forgotten. You now sign with the many great ones in Heaven.

I hope and pray that she is still making music somewhere beautiful and peaceful. Thank you Nanci. You are are one of the main reasons I picked up a guitar. Kath

Rest in peace with the musical and writer Angel's in heaven. Sincere thanks for the songs you blessed us with. You were truly blessed by God.

I drove Nancy for several years before I retired from Capitol Limo. She was such a great person and she even put my name in one of her cds! I felt proud! So sorry I didn't know about the funeral!

I first saw Nanci when she opened for the Everly Brothers in the eighties
I was so impressed that I went out and bought her records
I have been listening to her ever since then rest easy Nanci. You were one of a kind

Thank you Nanci for sharing the gift of music that God had bestowed upon you. Your folkabilly has been an inspiring influence throughout the years. While the world feels a bit hollower at the moment upon your passing, your legacy nevertheless lives on through your song recordings. I may record and perform a cover of one of your treasured songs as a further tribute. God bless you Nanci and rest in peace : )

I saw Nanci only once live in concert. She was wonderful. These days I listen to 6 - 10 of her songs over and over on YouTube before I go to sleep, wishing she were still with us. Be blessed Nanci you were loved.

The gift Nanci gave me will be treasured for the rest of my life.
Her words, set to such beautiful
melodies, touched a very deep place in my heart. Thank you, Nanci! You and your music lives on.

I gave her a book.(Souls Path).. I touched her hand and she touched my ❤.

You did not only Texas proud but the whole world proud. A beautiful giant among us folks. I hope you are proud of yourself. You are loved by many and will be dearly missed. “happy trails to you”

I will listen to your music until the day I die. . Thank you for the gifts you gave to us all. You have made me a ‘true believer’.

I have always loved you and always will “From a Distance”. Only you could sing it and makes us believe it. Will miss you until we dance again someday “At the Five n’ Dime”.

Nanci was an incredible heart set to music. Sad to just today learn of her passing!!

Rest in Peace Darling! Glad I got to know You,
but just for a short Time! I will cherish the nights we talked as I was driving the Bus to the
next Gig!!!

I'm crushed. The first time I heard her music I was in love. The first time I saw her on stage I cried ( I'm a grown man). What a songwriter. A beautiful soul with the voice of an angel! RIP sweet girl. I hope to see you next time around on the wheel of life.

Nanci never knew it, but hers songs got me through one of the hardest times of my life. My heart goes out to her family and friends. Thank you, Nanci ❤

You were my husband's first girlfriend from afar but we both loved you. Thank you Nancy from the bottom of my heart for your angel voice, your kind soul and your willingness to share both with the world. Love and peace until we meet in heaven.

It's saddest Nanci that I discover you now. I'm in love with everything about you. Your voice literally lifts me higher than I've ever been lifted. When I hear you sing it's as though I sitting on a cloud somewhere carried away by your magical amazing soothing voice. You heal me. I will meet you someday...

Thank you Nanci. Your music, your voice make the dark times in my life brighter. I picked up a guitar for the first time because I wanted to learn to play "Listen To The Radio" Its still the happiest song ever. I know that your voice is still lightening whatever path you are on now.

Condolences to Nanci's family, friends and fans. There was always something in Nanci's voice, her songs, and her Spirit. When I hear her songs, something inside hurts--in a good way...in an elegiac way. Real music for a lifetime. If it is at all possible, if it is true, then she is singing with a band of angels, even as I write this. Thank you Nanci.

I bought a greatest hits tape of Nanci's from a local Woolworths Store many years ago. Love At The Five and Dime struck a chord with me. I saw her at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester in 2007 and she was outstanding. She will be sorely missed but what a legacy of music and memories she leaves us.

Nov 4, 2012 I danced a Mother-Daughter dance with my daughter, Turn Around by Nanci Griffith...she was so much a part of my adult life. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with me and my kids.

I saw her last in Raleigh,NC and she was bright, bubbly and making music was still fun for her.
She was as as always, so courteous and kind, even when in pain. She now belongs to the ages.

I GONNA MISS HER VOICE WHICH JUST ALL HER AN GREAT....SHE NOW SINGS IN HEAVEN..RIP MY FRIEND...

I knew Nanci briefly in the 1990's. A lovely soul with a heart of gold. A shining light has left for her eternal reward. Goodbye Tex xx

I fell in love with Nanci as a ten year old. Her music is the background to my growing up years, and her words come to me when I need them most.

She saw me out in the worst times and the best times of my life. Never forgotten. RIP.

Just loved her voice from the git go. Never had the opportunity to see her show, but have played her music since the cassette days, and will continue. Rest In Peace dear Nanci, we pray for the repose of you soul.

My heart is still broken. Only her beautiful words and voice sustain me. Rest peacefully Dear Nanci.

Nanci's voice and lovely personality deeply touched me. I loved especially her covers of Buddy Holly's songs. Rest in peace, Nanci.

Although I never met Nanci, my heart is broken by her loss, she elevated music, lyrics and communication to a new level, Amazing clarity in her story telling, so captivating. Proof there is a God. Rest In Peace, Well done Nanci!

I loved her voice and her literary creativity. A great musician, singer, and performer. I am grateful for all the terrific songs that I saw her perform live in Texas several times, most notably at The Fair. Sincerest condolences to her family. I`ll always remember Nanci.

You were one of my favorite singers. You sang what I was feeling.

Loved and was so inspired by your music Nanci. Was lucky enough to see you in concert a few times. You are up there now with your dear friend John Prine xx

She touched many people with the beauty of music. She should always be remembered for this. Nanci was a very talented an gifted artist, she will be missed immensely. I bet she was a wonderful teacher!

One of my late stepfather's favourite musicians. He bought literally thousands of albums, including every single release from Nanci, up to and including 'Intersection'.

A beautiful and unforgettable voice. R.I.P.

I will miss you

I can't imagine life without Nanci in the background, from meeting her stage side to seeing her many times in concert and to just having her in the background of our lives she will be so badly missed, its a long time since we saw her here in the UK and so sad to think we will not see her again, but she will live on in her music and we will make sure she is remembered for a long time to come. Thanks for walking beside us Nanci - RIP

I drove across country twice listening to only her music. She brought so much joy with her artistry. Such an enormous legacy. I was fortunate to see her perform live twice in Los Angeles in the 90s. The world is a better place for her having been in it.

I've enjoyed your music since the early 1980's. I've followed your career and was so saddened to hear of your passing. Godspeed my love!!!

Nancy Griffiths beautiful voice
Helped me through lockdown
Rip

Oliver took the words out of my mouth. I barely like Country Music, but I LOVED Nanci Griffith's compositions, especially on Little Love Affairs. I know every word of every song on that album by heart. An angelic voice, now singing, no doubt, among the angels. God bless.

It was heartbreaking to learn today of Nanci’s passing last month. Her unique singing style was a delight. While it would have been magical to hear her play at Anderson Fair, it was a great privilege to see her perform at Royal Albert Hall in London in 2001. RIP and may your angelic voice be shared with the next generation to cherish as we all did.

Never got to see her, but my dad and her dad (Who I believe was in a Barber Shop Quartet) Griff worked together. I believe my folks went to see her a few times. I just cleaned out my parents house a few months ago and in a box of albums was a Nancy Griffith one from long ago! Very talented person that will be missed.
Condolences to her family!

There were Angels and then there was Nanci . She was a bright spot in life. Hershel W. Thomas Miss her so.

I first heard Nanci on the radio on an early morning talk show. She had just released One Fair Summer Evening and they were playing songs off the album in-between talking with her. I immediately fell in love with her music. My first chance to see her live was at The Bottom Line in NYC on Sept. 17, 1989. I took the cover of the Storms CD with me and between the first and second set I asked a stage hand if he could take it back to be signed. Over the years I had the pleasure of seeing her in concert another 10 times, including the Newport Folk Festival, Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and so many others. I have a framed picture hanging in my den with most of the ticket stubs from these concerts .... and the signed CD cover. Her music has been, and always will be, a big part of my love. Rest in peace Nanci.

Leaving something to say, in such forums, about someone who mattered in your life is difficult to do. For one thing, it ought to be short, yet heartfelt. The other is I really didn't know Nanci Griffith. But still, I, as many of her fans, likely all, did know her. They knew she was talented and full of life. Her women fans wanted to befriend or be like her and her male fans, secretly or not, wanted to romance her. I know I did. I did not only because she was a talent but understatedly pretty, adorable, genuine, modestly humble and simultaneously vulnerable. Those who leave a comment here are offered to choose a relationship with the deceased. Out of curiosity, I had to see if "fan" was available. It wasn't. But other relationships that could "fit the bill" for me, in my mind, were present: acquaintance, student, neighbor and friend. Thank you Nanci for becoming, over time, all four of those to me despite we'd never met, never played guitar together, or shared the same vicinage. Those relationships evolved because of your music - and as a result of that - your friendship.

Nanci Griffith inspired me to become a better songwriter. Her music helped me reveal my stories in song. Nanci my Father finally got his wish and got me to actually share my songs with the world. He believed in me when I did not. My Mother keeps me going and you sweet girl keep me thinking. Rest In Peace. Thank you for your stories in song

There's a light beyond these woods......forever remembered Nanci with the beautiful Texas voice......God's speed old friend, free spirit...... ♥♥

We have lost to this world a voice, heart and soul that provides a balm of healing and meaning in the soundtrack of our complex emotional lives. Her music helped me grow up and reach the parts of the heart in joy, loss and celebration that made this life adventurous and worthwhile. Words fail, but Nanci may your gentle soul rest in peace, may the Angels lead you to Paradise, may the smiles of the martyrs come to greet you, where Lazarus is poor no longer, may you have eternal rest. May your music live on until we all enjoy the company of each other. to your family and intimate ones, my sympathy, love and prayers. Thank you for making the world more beautiful and being a changemaker of joy

First time I heard Nanci, I was hooked. Such a special talent, and more than that, her sweetness shown through her lyrics whether they were her own or Other Voices. I saw her with the Chieftains in Jones Beach and since that concert, I tried to see her every time I could. I still have my tickets for the concert she had to cancel in Carnegie. The most memorable was the Blue Note. That was her milieu....intimate and closely connected to the audience. I will miss the music she would have continued to make, and always treasure the music she made, the stories she told, and the sweetness of her voice that reflected her character. I pray that she was surrounded by angels of the Lord when she passed from this world to the light beyond these woods. May you rest in peace, sweet Nanci! Thank you for all you gave to this world.

Heartbreaking news that Nanci has passed. Not easy news to take, too hard to believe. What a sweetheart she was. I'll miss her dearly but her life and music will live on. Always love you Nanci.

My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Nanci Griffith. Nanci was a folk and country music singer and songwriter for her hit song "Love at the Five and Dime." She was greatly admired by her fellow artists and all those who knew her. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by her. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Nanci Griffith. May her music and legacy keep her memory alive forever.

Voice of an Angel
My brother will always have a special love for her and her sweet soul.

Govan town hall .. what concert .. what a night. Thanks Nanci.

In the words of Townes van Zandt’s Tecumseh Valley, “the sunshine walked beside her”.

Never had a reaction to the passing of a musical performer like I had when I read of Nanci's passing. Just sat there in my livingroom and cried. Nanci held a special place in my heart and was such an inspiration to check out many folk music performers that I never would have known of. She was a great teacher. Saw her many times when she played up here in New England. Nanci's voice was angelic, just the right amount of twang mixed with the perfect amount of little girl lilt and innocence. I loved her dearly and will miss her. "Just once, in a Very Blue Moon.... does someone like Nanci Griffith come along. Sing loud with the rest of the Angel's my friend.

Nanci gave me great solace through her music during the most difficult period of my life. I'm sure I'm not alone and I'm sure that I am no longer alone.

So saddened by her passing but her music has and always will lift my soul

An amazing singer and poet my heart is saddened but her music will lift me Don Torrey

Nanci, you were my best friend from the age of 13 until now at 44. I knew all your songs by heart and knew that you knew me too. With your music, you came into my broken home and my broken heart and you sang over me and around me and inside me. I thank God for your heart. You were kind and honest with us. You were willing to trust us with your own broken heart. Thank you so much for caring about us the way you did. I wish I could give you a hug and say goodbye. I love you very much. God bless you, dear Nanci.

So much talent, such a special and gifted artist.
I was trying to think of a favorite song but that is so hard to do - there are so many! I do really love "There's a Light Beyond these Woods Mary Margaret." So very few songwriters have ever written a song about their childhood friend and you so eloquently wrote this song for your friend you met when you were 10. You were a great musician, singer & songwriter. I only had the opportunity to see you once in concert at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California.
RIP Nanci Griffith.

There ain’t no place in Belfast for those kids to go. It’s a hard life it’s a hard life it’s a very hard life it’s a hard life wherever you go.. I’ll always remember these lyrics as I am from Belfast. I grew up listening to Nanci blast from the radio in our kitchen & oddly enough a few xmas’ ago I got a load of her CDs which again blasted over my home bringing back fond childhood memories.
From A Distance I hope the world does def look the world looks blue & green & the ocean meets the stars ❤
Sleep tight & thank you for the music