Chart-topping country singer Johnny Rodriguez dead at 73

Country-music prima Johnny Rodriguez, a celebrated Mexican-American vocalist champion known for chart-topping hits successful nan 1970s, including “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s nan Way Love Goes,” has died.

He was 73.

Rodriguez died Friday, according to societal media statements posted by his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez.

She said he died peacefully and surrounded by family.

“Dad was not only a legendary musician whose artistry touched millions astir nan world, but besides a profoundly loved husband, father, uncle, and relative whose warmth, humor, and compassion shaped nan lives of each who knew him,” she wrote.

Rodriguez was named nan astir promising antheral vocalist astatine nan 1972 Academy of Country Music Awards, and his debut album, “Introducing Johnny Rodriguez,” earned a information for medium of nan twelvemonth successful 1973.

Rodriguez was calved successful Sabinal, Texas, a mini municipality astir 60 miles (97 kilometers) westbound of San Antonio and astir 90 miles (145 kilometers) eastbound of nan U.S.-Mexico border.

He was inducted into nan Texas Country Music Hall of Fame successful 2007.