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Country singer Joe Diffie tests positive for coronavirus

Joe Diffie
Posted at 12:38 PM, Mar 27, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-27 15:39:21-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A publicist for Joe Diffie says the country singer has tested positive for COVID-19.

Scott Adkins released a statement to The Associated Press from Diffie that said he is under the care of medical professionals and is receiving treatment.

The Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy-winner is known for his hits in the '90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From The Sun” and “Pickup Man."

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