MAMMA’S DON’T LET YOUR BABIES….SINGER/SONGWRITER ED BRUCE DIED TODAY AT 81

(Today we mourn the loss of a true country legend – Ed Bruce. We were fortunate to record Mr. Bruce at Star Recording Studio a few years back.

Ed Bruce

He had one of the most distinctive voices in country music. I appreciate being able to meet him and record his music. During the 1970’s Ed was known as The Tennesseean appearing in public service tv ad campaigns for the Tennessee Department of Tourism)

Country music singer/songwriter ED BRUCE, best known as an artist for his 1982 #1 hit “

You’re The Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had,” died TODAY (1/8) of natural causes in CLARKSVILLE, TN. He was 81. As a songwriter, BRUCE’s most iconic hit was “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” a GRAMMY-winning 1978 #1 hit for WILLIE NELSON and WAYLON JENNINGS.

BRUCE charted 35 of his own singles between 1967 and 1986. In addition to his #1, he notched five other Top 10 hits: “Ever, Never Lovin’ You,” “My First Taste Of Texas,” “After All,” “Nights,” and the memorably titled “You Turn Me On (Like A Radio).” He also wrote many songs that became hits for other artists, including TANYA TUCKER and CHARLIE LOUVIN.

BRUCE was also an actor, landing a leading role on NBC-TV’s early 1980s series “Bret Maverick,” and several made-for-television movies and theatrical releases, including “Fire Down Below.” In the late 1980, he hosted the television shows “Truckin’ USA” and “American Sports Cavalcade.”