The country star said her dad "taught me so much about music, about life, about how to treat others" Martina McBride is mourning the loss of her dad Daryl Schiff. The country star, 58, announced on Instagram Saturday,

Martina McBride mourned the loss of her father in a heartbreaking tribute. Her father, Daryl Schiff, who was “the leader of our family band, The Schiffters,” died on Tuesday night (January 14). He was 86.

Martina McBride revealed the sad news that her father, Daryl Schiff, has died at the age of 86. The country star made the announcement with an Instagram post where she paid tribute to her dad, who was also a beloved musician as well as a proud third-generation farmer.

Martina McBride struggled to find “the right words” as she shared a devastating family update with her fans on Saturday, Jan. 18. “My dad passed away Tuesday night,” the country music star announced.