Doug Supernaw (1960–2020), sang country hit “I Don’t Call Him Daddy”

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Doug Supernaw was a country singer known for songs including his 1993 No. 1 hit, “I Don’t Call Him Daddy.”

• Died: November 13, 2020 (Who else died on November 13?)
• Details of death: Died at his home at the age of 60 after fighting lung and bladder cancer.
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1990s country music stardom

Supernaw’s 1993 debut album, “Red and Rio Grande,” took him to the top of the country charts. His first single, “Reno,” made it to No. 5. He followed it with the chart-topping “I Don’t Call Him Daddy,” which had been a single for Kenny Rogers (1938 – 2020) in 1988. Supernaw later released singles including “What’ll You Do About Me” in 1995 and “Not Enough Hours in the Night” in 1996.

Tributes to Doug Supernaw

RIP Doug Supernaw. We traveled a lot together back in the day. One of a kind. Ride on in peace. -T

— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) November 13, 2020

Doug Supernaw has gone home … rest easy brother pic.twitter.com/WPw2b4KEzH

— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) November 13, 2020

Played a gig with, Doug Supernaw about 20 years ago at The Firehouse Saloon in Houston Texas. May have never met a nicer guy. #Rip Big Dog! 🎻🍻🎲

— Coach Matt (@stros_fan) November 14, 2020

Full obituary: Houston Chronicle