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Country music legend John Anderson, best known for the 1983 hit “Swingin’,” has died at 71 — just days after attending the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Nashville.

Anderson died peacefully in his sleep at his home Wednesday, according to a statement released by his representatives, Absolute Publicity .

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend,” his family said in the statement.

Country music legend John Anderson has died peacefully in his sleep at 71. Rick Diamond

“To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more.”

Anderson’s cause of death was not disclosed.

Anderson’s family described the crooner as “the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every ordinary moment feel special.”

“We are completely heartbroken.…