India, Aug. 7 -- Veteran country music producer, pedal steel guitarist and engineer Tommy Detamore has died at the age of 70, prompting an outpouring of tributes from family, friends and fellow musicians who remembered his decades-long impact on the genre.

Detamore's family announced his passing on Thursday through a heartfelt social media post. While the family confirmed his death, the cause has not been made public.

Sharing photos of the two together, his wife, Sandra Detamore, paid tribute to the musician's legacy and the influence he had on country music. "Tommy was and will always be remembered as a respected musician, producer, collaborator, mentor, and creative force in Country Music. Not to mention the love of my life," she wrot...