# Todd Snider's 60th Birthday

> Todd Snider, the alt-country pioneer who died at 59, released 17 albums before his tragic death.
- Title: Todd Snider's 60th Birthday · American Songwriter | Shortify
- Summary: Todd Snider, the alt-country pioneer who died at 59, released 17 albums before his tragic death. Todd Snider, born October 11, 1966, died at 59 in 2025 after…
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- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/born-60-years-ago-today-in-oregon-the-songwriters-songwriter-who-helped-pioneer-alt-country-before-his-life-was-tragically-cut-short
- Author: Erinn Callahan
- Published: 2026-10-11T20:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: todd snider, alt country, east nashville skyline, jimmy buffett, john prine, margaritaville, oh boy records, music, culture
## Todd Snider's Birthday
Todd Snider was born on October 11, 1966, in Portland, Oregon.
## Alt-Country Pioneer
Snider released 17 albums, including East Nashville Skyline in 2004.
## Career Highlights
He worked with Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, releasing albums on Margaritaville and Oh Boy Records.
## Tragic Death
Snider died from pneumonia at age 59 in November 2025, after releasing his final album in 2025.
## Key takeaway

Todd Snider, born October 11, 1966, died at 59 in 2025 after releasing 17 albums including East Nashville Skyline.