Tommy Alverson, the veteran Texas-based country singer-songwriter, passed away on Thursday at the age of 74. Alverson, a resident of Mineral Wells, had been living with cancer in recent months.
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His wife, Amy Alverson announced his death in a Facebook post on Thursday.
“I’m going to need a little while, but I’ll be posting soon,” she wrote.. “… until then just know that; just like the lucky ol sun, he’s got nothing to do but roll around Heaven all day.”
“Tommy left us this morning at 7:26 am surrounded by most of his family in Ft Worth Texas,” an official announcement read, per Texas Music Daily. “Please be respectful and give the family some time. Focus on all of the friends, memories and great times that Tommy is responsible for bringing together.”
Over the past 25 years, Alverson released an impressive collection of albums. His most notable hit, “Una Mas Cerveza,” debuted in 1999 and quickly became a staple on the Texas country circuit. Per Saving Country Music, the success of “Una Mas Cerveza” enabled Alverson, a long-time employee of Miller Brewing, to pursue a full-time career as a country singer.
However, Alverson’s influence extended far beyond the music he recorded. He was renowned for championing other artists and organizing his Family Gathering events, showcasing bands and musicians from the vibrant Texas and Oklahoma Red Dirt country scene.
Tributes Pour in for Tommy Alverson
Alverson, also known for his songs “Upside Down,” “Texas Woman,” and “Maybe in Mexico,” was honored with heartfelt tributes on social media from friends, fans, and colleagues after his passing.
“My love for the Alverson family is strong,” Singer-songwriter Brandon Rhyder wrote. “I’ve seen them more in the last couple of years than ever. When we released Conviction 20 years ago Tommy Alverson made a huge impression on me. He told me that releasing something like ‘Freeze Frame Time’ was a breath of fresh air to him. That it wasn’t all about the ‘upbeat’ song. That hit home. Tommy was the real deal. The tears won’t stop. For Amy and Piper and Willy… we love you. I’ll see you soon.”
“We lost one of the best today. I’m not talking about his songwriting, singing or his guitar playing. Although he was amazing at all those things…I’m talking about him as a man, father, husband and a friend,” singer-songwriter Dallas Wayne wrote. “Tommy Alverson was all about kindness, heart and compassion. He always displayed those core values every time you were around him. I loved watching him with Amy, Piper and Willie. The love he had for his family and friends made me believe in goodness. My deepest condolences go out to his wonderful family and to all who loved him. He was one of the good guys.”
Longtime DJ at 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth, Shayne Hollinger, called Alverson “an incredible force in this music scene and always a champion for the artist.”
“His Family Gathering events were always incredible and so much fun,” Hollinger wrote. “He will be missed, but will also be remembered forever for all the good he did for the Texas music scene.”