Todd Snider, an Americana singer-songwriter known for his wit, heartfelt ballads, and mix of folk, rock, and alt-country, died at the age of 59 after a short illness that was made worse by walking pneumonia. The musician from Nashville had recently been attacked in Utah, which put him in the hospital and forced him to cancel his 2025 tour.
Aimless Inc., Snider’s management company, announced his death. They said he died on November 14, 2025, after his health got worse very quickly. His last few weeks were full of trouble, including an arrest after a fight at a Utah hospital not long after the attack. He was diagnosed with walking pneumonia, but his condition got worse even with treatment. He was then moved to a higher-level care facility, where he died.
Snider’s career lasted more than 30 years and had an impact on the Americana and alt-country genres. He was known for his sharp storytelling and musical humor. His 2004 album “East Nashville Skyline” and songs like “Alright Guy” made sure that people would remember him. Snider was also one of the first members of the supergroup Hard Working Americans. His family and fans are sad to lose a beloved voice in American music.
