I had never heard of Steel Woods, and I come here all the time! January 17, 2021 @ You will be missed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed., A post shared by The Steel Woods (@thesteelwoods), Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Tennessee Select a city or town in Tennessee from the alphabetized list below. Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. : 2021 sucks already. Jamey is still one of the best, but that sound of the original band hasnt been duplicated. All love to Jason Rowdy Cope, his friends, his family, and his fans. All Rights reserved. January 16, 2021 @ Find an Obituary Find a loved one, share a memory, send a gift. Cant Cash My Checks is one of my favorite Jamey Johnson tunes! 9:21 pm. My heart goes out to Jasons family, band mates, and friends. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. I lost a friend today, Lindi Ortega said at the news. R.I.P. Dennis Williams Man, sad sad news, how old was he? Cope also co-wrote one of Johnsons signature songs, Cant Cash My Checks. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | AccessibilityCFS & TA | Terms . Big loss for country music. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. The best playlists in country musicperiod. He gave me an education you cant teach unless you lived it. In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 4-10, 2021 ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. January 16, 2021 @ David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. 7:17 pm. Unbelievable loss to the world of music. And with only a handful of years and a couple albums under their belt, theyre still in the early stages of their career. The first time I met Jason, it was on a tour bus (when he was with Jamey) and we had the best sit down conversation about history and the education system. Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. Funeral homes . He then attended NNU in Nampa, ID earning a Bachelor's degrees in Art, and went on to obtain a degree in . Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Failed to report flower. Highland Hills Funeral Home and Crematory - Nashville, TN Search Send Flowers Celebrate Life in Nashville's Newest and Finest State of the Art Facility Learn More Catherine Lorrane Dawson February 17, 2023 Visit Obituary Melvin Eugene Motley Sr. February 24, 2023 Visit Obituary Keviana Perry February 20, 2023 Visit Obituary The two met at a one-off gig in Nashville, and after a fishing retreat together, decided to give a new band a shot, hitting it off despite a 13-year age difference. Angela 1 of 2. Although in poor health the past few years, he beat the odds and ruined a lot of death pools by surviving as . It was like a gut punch when my wife ( a huge SW fan also) told me of Rowdys passing this afternoon. 3:52 am, Met my friend I considered a brother at the tender age of 15 or so and during that time he would play that guitar every day for hours upon hours practicing and practicing at the time I never knew why he would rather go home and practice guitar runs, notes, chords, and bends.versus hanging out but later he would attend college for music in LA. January 16, 2021 @ Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. January 17, 2021 @ Try again later. 9090 Highway 100 Nashville, TN JASON ELLIOTT OBITUARY Jason Robert Elliott age 43 passed away on September 10, 2022. Send Flowers. We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time.Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Manager Don Aaron tells Saving Country Music that Jason Copes passing is currently considered an unclassified death, pending an autopsy by the local Medical Examiner. Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. norrie He seemed to like arpeggios as well, and did a lot of interesting sounds and textures with unusual chord changes. Your email address will not be published. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 2:25 am, Stood about a yard away from him at a gig in Glasgow could see his strings vibrate I was that close. I appreciate and respect that people are concerned for Jason Rowdy Cope and so am I. He was such a passionate musician. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. December 29, 2021 Olivia Gabrielle Conrad, age 24, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. Rowdy was there every day of the trial for support for Waynes family, even when it snowed probably 12 inches on one of the days and the whole city shut down. I was privileged to see Rowdy play live with both Jamey Johnson and with Steel Woods. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCheatham County Funeral Home. January 20, 2021 @ Share Obituary. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. 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We are writing this still in a state of shock and kindly ask for your prayers for the family, friends and band at this time. I was shocked to hear that Jason passed away today. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Livingston Funeral Home - April K. Cope please visit our,

Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home.  Bro. He was an extremely kind, funny, smart, and talented individual. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The Steel Woods are the real deal- was lucky to see them in a small venue in London. Its a lifestyle. Hes a Telecaster man, but hes not a clone of Don Rich. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was a real good person. Jason was sooo cool. 8:55 am, RIP ROWDY, so sad you were called home. Preceded in death by his grandparents Irene and Hugh Brown; uncles,. Nashville, TN 37216. I was very upset . To use this feature, use a newer browser. 6:39 pm. January 17, 2021 @ Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I had tickets to see Steel Woods with Whiskey Myers last October in Idaho Falls At the moment there is no information on the cause of death for Jason Rowdy Cope. Cheatham County Funeral Home 117 Elizabeth St, Ashland City, TN 37015. Your email address will not be published. There is a problem with your email/password. 9:49 pm, Last live show I seen at The Ranch in Ft Myers before the Rona shit went down.Steel WoodsRowdy.RIP, John Lowe Born in 4 Feb 1965 and died in 22 Oct 2004 Lowell, Indiana Jason W Cope Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnsons backing band Jason Rowdy Cope has died according to the band. 6:04 pm. Id had numerous interactions with him over the years. He was 42. Cope's loss has shaken the band's passionate fanbase and the music community at large. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. Rowdy brought that same energy to the Steel Woods and really enjoyed seeing them live over the years. Although we never met . January 16, 2021 @ Make sure that the file is a photo. Try again later. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. Heaven will be rocking to his guitar solos. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Jason in the Guest Book below. No services are scheduled at this time. I was honored to have him help out with my album East Tennessee, loved the work he did on so many great records, and was so proud to see the success he had with his new band, The Steel Woods. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 117 Elizabeth Street Ashland City, TN JASON COPE OBITUARY Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Kristy Pruitt It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. Townes Van Zandt, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Waylon Jennings mostly. . Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 7:30 am. And of course he loved those haunted ringing minor chords and used them to maximum effect behind Wes Bayliss voice. Jason Cope has left friends, family and loved ones heart-broken as the news surrounding the death of Jason Cope was announced. You have funeral questions, we have answers. You will truly be missed. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his first wife Theresa Harrington Butler and grandsons Brady and Ben Butler. According to Don Aaron, Jason Cope was found by a male friend who went to his home on Erin Ln. April 8, 2021 @ January 18, 2021 @ What an amazing band. In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. Ron kilmer Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jason W Cope memorial. 7:02 pm, Daniel Miller R.I.P. Jason Cope and I once got stuck in the same parking garage together. We were the last two cars in the garage. 6:22 pm. 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Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 3:59 am, This is horrible. Hopefully I still will. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. 7:35 am. 7:23 pm, I am so sad to hear this I met Rowdy back around 2014-ish in Nashville. Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. OBITUARY Mary F Cope. January 16, 2021 @ January 16, 2021 @ HankThrilliams Trigger Prayers go out to all of his friends and family, Trigger Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The group's publicist confirmed. Family visitation . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. January 16, 2021 @ Rest In Peace, Rowdy. There might have been 100 people in that tiny room, but those boys played like it was a packed stadium. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 5:25 pm. Lexi Len You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. Kevin Smith The North Carolina native played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song,co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks, and worked with artists like Brent Cobb as well. We did a few co writes, went fishin a couple times, and I still have a cookbook he gave me, white trash cookin Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Nashville, Tennessee. Man, were not even three weeks into 2021 and its already picking up where 2020 left off taking beloved members of the country music community from us. 11:27 pm, Ohhh man Im fuckin heart broken. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and all who knew him. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.marshalldonnellycombs.com for the. Such a talented soul. 6:11 pm, Trigger After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Got to see him twice, my heart goes out to Steel Woods and Jasons family. He lived it. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Obituaries January 24, 2021 @ Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You have chosen this person to be their own family member.  

April passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 from her residence in Hilham.  She was born in Houston Texas on April 11, 1978 to Joseph Franklin Cates, and the late Kathryn Ann Hogue.  April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services.  She enjoyed social media, camping, fishing, and the Dallas Cowboys.

April leaves behind her husband, Jason Bryan Cope of Hilham, TN; daughter, Jasmine Cope of Hilham, TN; sons, Tyler Cates & wife Kayla of CA,  Isacc Steward of MT, and Jacob Cope of Hilham, TN; grandson, Grayson Cates; brother, Alvin Cates of FL; sister, Honey Moon & husband James of Byrdstown, TN; and aunt Sheila Walker of Jamestown, TN.

In addition to her mother, April was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Pallbearers to serve are Tyler Cates, Isacc Steward, Alvin Cates, Ray Rockwell, Austin Allen, and Braeden Allen.

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January 21, 2021 @ Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jason Dewayne Cope to pay them a last tribute. I saw em headline dive bar Carols, then Fitzgeralds patio, and open a sold out show for Cody in Madison in front of 2500 and the crowd went crazy!!! Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 2023 Music Row Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, . Nobody said I was just fishing for clicks when I nominated The Steel Woods for both Album of the Year, and Song of the Year in 2019. John Preece will officiate.  Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery.  The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. RIP, JB-Chicago He will be missed. This is truly a tragic loss for music in general, and the Southern Rock revivalist movement (among which, I think The Steel Woods do it best), specifically. He was 42. January 31, 2021 @ And a third album was scheduled to be on the way sometime this year. Funeral Services for Mrs. April K. Cope, age 42, of Hilham, will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home. One of my favorite live bands because of Rowdys stage presence and talent. Office Hours. His music will always mean a lot to me. The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Celebrate the life of Paul Cope, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . RIP Rowdy, you will be forever and greatly missed.Jason Cope made his name and became a familiar face to many country fans after touring in Jamey Johnsons backing band for nearly 10 years. January 20, 2021 @ (45 years old). Jason "Rowdy" Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Cope. I was shocked and greatly saddened when I heard this news. Ellen Foster Menu Log In Sign Up Wishing some peace and comfort to all who knew him. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. Cope was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, but he first became visible to country music fans by performing onstage with Johnson for nearly a decade. He played guitar with the heart and soul of a virtuoso and the passion of a freedom fighter, Jamey Johnson says of Rowdy. January 17, 2021 @ Send flowers or a gift to a . The word is that The Steel Woods had a new album finished, and ready for release in 2021. Brent Cobb, Jamey Johnson, Jason "Rowdy" Cope, Jason Cope, The Steel Woods, Blackwater 6:30 pm. Last concert we saw before everyone went to shit. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, a guitarist for country acts like Jamey Johnson and Cope's own band the Steel Woods, has died. Your email address will not be published. Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnson's backing band Jason "Rowdy" Cope has died according to the band. Please try again later. He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. January 17, 2021 @ You were a stand guy and one helluva guitar playing man, Steele Jarrell April worked as a CNA for Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation Services. John Preece will officiate. News Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. in Nashville Saturday morning, January 16th, to check on him. Rowdy, you are irreplaceable, and to say you are missed is a massive understatement. In early 2019 they released their latest record Old News to much critical acclaim. Guess not. He was a huge influence in my life . In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Laugh with us. The autobiographical title track, written by Cope, lead singer Wes Bayliss and Jamey Johnson, is an inspirational song about harnessing negativity and creating something positive with it. Right up there with the likes of Whiskey Myers and Blackberry Smoke, The Steel Woods are in the conversation for one the best country rock bands in the business right now.