Mel Tillis

Leos are known for being both regal and fearless.

The country legend's memorial is free and open to the public.

Services for the late performer will be held in Florida and Tennessee.

Tillis was a friend and mentor to Shelton, helping the singer through some tough times in his life.

Mel Tillis, whose career spanned performing, songwriting, movies and television, has died after a long health battle.

Country legend Mel Tillis remains hospitalized, and his daughter is asking for prayers. Singer Pam Tillis conceded today that the 83-year-old singer is not healing as quickly as everyone hoped.

Mel Tillis underwent colon surgery this week in a Nashville area hospital, but reports that the country music legend is in poor condition are "overstated," his rep says.

Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis is ready to hit the road -- but not for a tour. He'll leave Nashville's TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center Friday (March 14) after a heart surgery that his daughter Pam Tillis describes as a "routine procedure."

Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis underwent heart surgery over the weekend, but daughter Pam Tillis reports that the 81-year-old is doing very well.

One of the most endearing and talented entertainers ever in the history of country music is coming to East Texas.  Mel Tillis will be performing Saturday, August 31st at the Lufkin Middle School Auditorium.

1979 - Mel Tillis' "Coca Cola Cowboy" takes the #1 slot on the Billboard country singles chart.

1975 - Hank Williams Jr. has a near-fatal fall while mountain climbing at Ajax Mountain in Montana.