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Joe Melson, country and rock songwriter, dies at 91

The singer-songwriter died of natural causes at 91 with family at his side; he’s remembered more for his songwriting than his singing.

Published Jul 15, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Joe Melson was a singer, but his biggest impact likely came as a songwriter.