Todd Snider , the longtime Americana singer-songwriter known for his satirical folk songs and empathetic ballads, has died, reports The New York Times . His publicist confirmed that Snider died from pneumonia on Friday (November 14) in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 59.

Last month, Snider canceled his remaining tour dates in support of High, Lonesome, and Then Some , his new album, after sustaining “ severe injuries ” in an assault outside his Salt Lake City hotel. A statement posted to Snider’s Instagram said the musician would be “unable to perform for an undetermined amount of time” and that he was receiving the “needed medical treatment.”

Snider’s cheeky lyrics and rustic voice lent his Americana songs a certain air of timelessness. While his biggest hits “Alright Guy” and “

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