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In Loving Tribute to Al Shade; his last appearance on WLBR's Talk of the Town, October 2023
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The legendary singer/songwriter Al Shade passed away on January 22, 2026 at age 98. He was the longest, continuous-performing Country & Western singer in the U.S. and was a legend in Central Pennsylvania, where he reigned supreme for decades, playing thousands of shows, Firemen Carnivals, the Lebanon Area Fair and many other venues. For years, his performances were alongside his wife of 52 years, Jean Romaine Shade, who died in 2017. Al is best known for his theme song, "I'm a Star on WLBR," but he had many other hits, too, including "Potter County was made by the Hand of God, but the Devil made Three Mile Island." Rest in Peace, Al.