Hard to say that country is dead when the most popular song in the world is a country song putting down the government.

I think I know a "falling star" of the type Anderson was singing about. His name was Roy Drusky. Was a big name once, and had a deep, velvety smooth voice. When I heard him, he was playing at a small country club my parents belonged to in front of maybe 50 people. He also faked a curtain call. Gotta know when to hang it up.

Another might be Narvel Felts. If he is still performing, probably needs a walker to get around.