Joyce Rambo Tribute

Gospel singer and songwriter Joyce “Dottie” Rambo died Sunday morning in a car accident. The 74-year-old was killed when her tour bus ran off the road and hit an embankment in Missouri. Seven other passengers on the bus suffered injuries and were hospitalized.

Rambo was traveling to Nashville for a Mother’s Day performance when the accident happened. More than 2,500 of Rambo’s songs have been published. She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last year.

Country music star Dolly Parton had recorded several of Rambo’s song. Parton released a statement offering her condolences. “I know Dottie is in heaven in the arms of God right now, but our earth angel will surely be missed. Dottie was a dear friend, a fellow singer, songwriter and entertainer, and as of late my duet singing partner,” Parton said.