42 Comments. : 2021 sucks already. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Steel-Woods.jpeg, https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png, The Steel Woods Founder Jason 'Rowdy' Cope Passes Away. Cant Cash My Checks is one of my favorite Jamey Johnson tunes! Rowdy brought that same energy to the Steel Woods and really enjoyed seeing them live over the years. My heart goes out to Jasons family, band mates, and friends. Its a lifestyle. Thought this dying crap would slow down after 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jason Dewayne Cope to pay them a last tribute. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. January 17, 2021 @ Learn more about managing a memorial . Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Hes a Telecaster man, but hes not a clone of Don Rich. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Oops, we were unable to send the email. A few hours later he took the stage and showed everyone in the crowd why he was one of the best young guitar players in country music. Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnson's backing band Jason "Rowdy" Cope has died according to the band. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Lexi Len Laugh with us. Rowdy died from complications from diabetes. Drink with us. Heres what really grabbed me about his playing. January 17, 2021 @ Jason Cope's passing on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 has been publicly announced by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City in Ashland City, TN. January 17, 2021 @ Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. R.I.P. Listen to "All Of Your Stones" above. To me you was big as anybody and on your way beyond what is the Top Its with a sad heart and tears that i tell you I Love You Brother and to RIPMay God be with your family friends and Your Band Family The Steel Woods Respect from Jamal Cephas aka Jamroc3000, Jaimito Betty Cope Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 23, 2022, at the age of 86, Betty Cope of Nashville, Tennessee, born in Charlotte, Tennessee passed away. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. His death was already heartbreaking but it would be even more if it was under even more heartbreaking circumstances. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Cope's loss has shaken the band's passionate fanbase and the music community at large. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, Guitarist for the Steel Woods, Dead at 42 Nicknamed Rowdy, the North Carolina native also played on Johnsons albums That Lonesome Song and The Guitar Song and co-wrote The Guitar Song track Cant Cash My Checks.. Through our advanced obituary search , you may search our database of obituaries by name, location, date of death and keywords. He is survived by : his parent Pam Kowalski (Brian); his wife April Cope (Denton); his children, Zayden Cope, Zane Denton and Delana Cope; his siblings, B. J. Hudspeth (Jamie) and Telitha Hudgens; and his grandchildren, Leigha and Kamden Denton. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Obituary. Last week Last 2 weeks Last month Last 90 days 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 . I had the pleasure of hearing the Steel Woods open up for Whiskey Myers in Michigan in Jan of 2020 & it was a show I shall never forget since both bands rocked it! The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City website. Olivia Gabrielle Conrad, age 24, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was 42 years old. I will miss him. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | AccessibilityCFS & TA | Terms . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. ). RIP Brother , Jimmy After knocking on the door repeatedly and receiving no response, the friend forced entry where he found Jason Cope unresponsive, and called 911. Plant Trees. This browser does not support getting your location. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: "It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away. Jason Cope, affectionately known as Rowdy and founder of Southern rock band The Steel Woods, has passed away at 42. Cope worked in the Los Angeles area for eight years before moving to Nashville in 2007 where he soon joined Jamey Johnsons backing outfit on lead guitar. RIP, Angie Peoples Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. another great country musician. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. There was an error deleting this problem. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 1:36 pm, What a devastating loss to the revitalization of Southern Rock music. Receive a notification when services are updated. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Huntermc6 6:30 pm. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. My coverage of his tragic and unfortunate death wasnt posted for clicks any more than any other article ever posted about the death of anyonewhether its one of the 40 full-length obituaries I posted for musicians who passed away in 2020, The lengthy In Memoriam article I posted at the end of 2020 that detailed the dozens of contributors to country that passed away in 2020, the obituary I just posted today (Thursday) for Randy Parton, or the dozens of articles I have posted following up on the deaths of other individuals important to the country music realm. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I bought it at Whiskey Meyers show and met Jason and the rest of the band. Formed in 2016 after guitarist Jason Rowdy Cope, who played in Jamey Johnsons band for many years, met lead singer Wes Bayliss at a music venue in Nashville, The Steel Woods have been growing their grassroots following out on the road while opening for the likes of Miranda Lambert, Blackberry Smoke, Jamey Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, and more. Tennessee Obituaries - Latest Obituaries in Tennessee - Echovita Cope became familiar to fans performing onstage with Jamey Johnson for nearly a decade, and was an in-demand session guitarist, playing on albums by Lindi Ortega and the Secret Sisters, among others. January 20, 2021 @ 7:46 pm. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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The Steel Woods were finishing work on their third studio album. The band made the devastating announcement this evening on their social media: My heart goes out the guys in the band, Jasons friends, his family, everybody that had the chance to meet him along the way, and the die-hard fans of this great band. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). January 16, 2021 @ Obituaries in Nashville, TN | The Tennessean Its an absolutely heartbreaking loss for the country/southern rock community. 9:17 pm, Moondog 2 min read. This account has been disabled. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. R.I.P, Hans Rosen Oops, something didn't work. It serves to remind me that we should never take our friends for granted and we should reach out while we can. Jason lifted one of the gates and we scurried out, hoping we werent breaking any laws. Verify and try again. Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle White Hot Freight Liner, New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, New Davisson Brothers Band Song Cross My Heart, Hogslop String Band Steady Hand (Grand Ole Opry Debut), New Song from The Broken Spokes Moved Into a Bottle, Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Rodney Crowell Everything At Once (feat. Ways to honor Jason Cope's life and legacy. Heart broken doesnt even touch the feelings inside me. of course cancelled due to covid . Rant with us. Failed to remove flower. He was 42. The two met at a one-off gig in Nashville, and after a fishing retreat together, decided to give a new band a shot, hitting it off despite a 13-year age difference. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. He was so cool: https://www.facebook.com/countryrebelclothing/videos/1171901902855487/ Rowdy will be deeply missed! Send Flowers. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? RIP Mr. Betty Cope Obituary (1935 - 2022) | Nashville, Tennessee - Echovita It seems to be unnamed. Burial arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park. 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The two comprised the primary songwriters of The Steel Woods, with bass player Johnny Stanton, and drummer Jay Tooke filling out the roster.After releasing their debut album Straw in the Wind in 2017 via Thirty Tigers, The Steel Woods immediately shot up the country and Southern Rock depth charts, aided by big opportunities opening for Blackberry Smoke, Miranda Lambert, Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Dwight Yoakam. 7:35 am. A mindset. Country is more than just a steel guitar. Jason "Rowdy" Cope's Death Currently Ruled "Unclassified" 3:06 am. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. I had the pleasure of meeting him after a JJ show in Wabash. John Preece will officiate.  Burial will be in the Aaron's Chapel Cemetery.  The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. Jason Rowdy Cope, co-founder and guitar player of country rock band The Steel Woods, passed away. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Rowdy was there every day of the trial for support for Waynes family, even when it snowed probably 12 inches on one of the days and the whole city shut down. Jason "Rowdy" Cope, a guitarist for country acts like Jamey Johnson and Cope's own band the Steel Woods, has died. It had been snowing hard all day, and the garage attendants had all gone home with the gates down. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Betty Cope. Published by Cheatham County Funeral Home - Ashland City from Dec. 31, 2021 to Jan. 4, 2022. We were the last two cars in the garage. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This is a profound loss to music and humanity. 7:53 pm. He was a real good person. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. 3:16 pm. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 3/17/1984. He played on multiple albums for Lindi Ortega, and produced her 2017 EP Til The Goin Gets Gone. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now and his passion for music and art will live forever in the work he has left behind. P.S. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Big loss for country music. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Obituaries There was a problem getting your location. Your email address will not be published. Jason W Cope (1965-2004) - Find a Grave Memorial Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 2:25 am, Stood about a yard away from him at a gig in Glasgow could see his strings vibrate I was that close. Taking up guitar at age 11, he grew up listening to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, as well as rock bands like Led Zepplin. Im saddened every time I look at that signed CD handing on my wall , Christina 8:46 am, Daniele 6:22 pm. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. One of my favorite bands of the past few years. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Jason and Lauren are also amazing. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his first wife Theresa Harrington Butler and grandsons Brady and Ben Butler. I got into The Steel Woods right before I move to Hawaii in 2018. We want to hear it. Time slips away call a friend you havent talked to in a while and tell them you love them. Jason Cope started The Steel Woods with lead singer/guitar player Wes Bayliss. MEMORIAL EVENTSFOR JASON COPELAND. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Tennessee Select a city or town in Tennessee from the alphabetized list below. Obituary for Timothy Duane Burns Minister Timothy Duane Burns was the son of Suffragan Bishop George W. Burns and the late Mary K. Burns. Ive been off of social media for a bit and just ran into this news checking for potential dates for The Steel Woods. Find the obituary of Jason Dewayne Cope (1976 - 2021) from Ashland City, TN. Hed always say the secret to success was keeping irons in the fire. He was the real damn deal. 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It is with a broken and heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, friend and the founder of The Steel Woods, Jason Cope, has passed away, the band said in part. Nobody accused me of positing for clicks when I was one of the first and only individuals to review and promote the debut record from The Steel Woods. Thoughts with the family and band. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Livingston Funeral Home. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jason W Cope memorial. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in Nashville, Tennessee. Facebook. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 10:39 pm, Discovered the Steel Woods when they opened for Cody Jinks in Dubuque IA a couple of years ago, they quickly became one of my favorite bands. January 17, 2021 @ Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Sunrise to Sunset Social Media. Send flowers or a gift to a . Let others know about your loved one's death. Butler, Larry Winston, age 73 passed away Sunday, Feb 19, 2023 after a brief illness. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Obviously my heart goes out to the family. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason "Rowdy" Cope Has Died Ive seen them over 30 times and was at the first show after that band split up, that hardcore southern country energy was not in full force. Jason 'Rowdy' Cope, Guitarist for the Steel Woods, Dead at 42 In 2016, Cope founded the Steel Woods with singer Wes Bayliss in Nashville. Failed to report flower. It was during the murder trial of Wayne Mills in Nashville. Through this time period, Cope also worked as an in-demand session guitar player, performing on records from artists such as Brent Cobb, The Secret Sisters, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pure Ed, Ted Russell Kamp, Nikki Lane, and for Jamey Johnson as well. . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jason W Cope I found on Findagrave.com. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Show your support. One of the best country, outlaw, honky tonk bands and sound Ive ever heard. Anyone who saw Jameys band immediately after lonesome song was released, knows the deal. No one could bend those strings like Jason, he was brilliant. (45 years old). We will all miss you. He was predeceased by : his parent Pamela Cope; and his grandparents, George and Lois Cope. Celebrate the life of Paul Cope, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of . In addition to her mother, April was preceded in death by her grandparents. Dennis Williams He was George Jones and Skynyrd and Sabbath all rolled into one magnificent musical beast. Ill never forget Jason Cope. The Steel Woods Founder & Guitar Player Jason "Rowdy" Cope Has Passed Gonna be a force in Music for a while ! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 8:09 pm. He played because his huge heart overflowed with love and life and rage and healing. 09/29/1998 - 02/27/2023. Create an obituary. January 17, 2021 @ There is a problem with your email/password. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Me, Nashville, TN. Jason Cope in TN - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages January 16, 2021 @ Jason Cope Obituary (1976 - 2021) - Legacy Remembers