Remembering the late great Ed Bruce (December 29, 1939 – January 8, 2021) “Texas (When I Die)" is a song co-written and originally recorded by Ed Bruce . He was known for writing the 1975 song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be. Bruce died of natural causes in Clarksville, Tennessee, on January 8, 2021, at the age of 81 Check out Stone Cold Country playlist 👇🏼 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1XmR_qlIqurjt8efb4dkyjaapaQ-rKzt | Stone Cold Country

Remembering the Great Ed Bruce! . January 8th: On this day 2021 American country music songwriter, singer, and actor Ed Bruce died age 81. He is best known for writing the 1975 song “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and recording the 1982 country hit “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had”. He also co-starred in the television series Bret Maverick with James Garner during the 1981-82 season. . Bruce was born in Keiser, Arkansas, United States, and grew up in Memphis, T

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Written by Ed and Patsy Bruce, “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” was first recorded by Ed in 1975. But when Waylon and Willie cut it in 1978, it hit Number 1 and became an outlaw anthem. Gritty, iconic, and half warning, half pride—this was cowboy life set to a slow burn. Check out @buscadero_motorcycles legends of the road #americana #country | Truck Stop Chic

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