Fellow country singers remember Kevin Sharp

Kevin Sharp's friends and fellow country singers took to social media over the weekend to express their sorrow at his passing.

Sharp, who had three Top Five country hits in 1997, including a chart-topping remake of the Tony Rich Project's Nobody Knows, died Saturday night at age 43 of "ongoing complications from past stomach surgeries and digestive issues," according to his website.

"A fellow Makes a Make-A-Wish and it comes true, meets David Foster and grants many more of his own," singer Neal McCoy, Sharp's brother-in-law for 13 years, tweeted. "Work well done. Go rest now Kevin Sharp."

Sharp, diagnosed with bone cancer while in high school, got his record deal after the Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged for a meeting with producer David Foster. After Sharp recovered from his cancer, Foster helped him sign to Asylum Records in Nashville.

Bryan White, who recorded for Asylum at the same time as Sharp, posted to Facebook: "So saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and label mate Kevin Sharp. So honored to have known him. So many great memories. Prayers going up for his family. Will miss you and never forget you Kevo..."

John Berry, another '90s country star, posted: "Kevin was such a great talent and a wonderful guy. His passion for all that is important in life was an inspiration.

"My heart goes out to this man and his family!" wrote singer Ty Herndon. "I shared the stage many times with Kevin Sharp. He was such a fantastic person and such a great singer. Journey on my brother and sing with the Angels. Love you brother."