Hank Locklin Dies

Country singer Hank Locklin, whose smooth tenor voice on hits like "Send Me the Pillow You Dream On" and "Please Help Me I'm Falling" marked a career that spanned half a century, has died. He was 91.

Locklin died Sunday at his home in Brewton, Ala., Opry publicist Jessie Schmidt said in a statement that did not list a cause. Schmidt did not immediately return calls for more details.

Locklin helped usher in "the Nashville Sound" that gave country music a more lush feel. He performed on the Grand Ole Opry for more than 40 years.

Rest In Peace, Hank.