Ed Bruce

William Edwin Bruce Jr. (December 29, 1939 – January 8, 2021) was an American country music singer-songwriter and actor. 

He was known for writing the 1975 song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and recording the 1982 country single "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had".  

He was also in the television series Bret Maverick with James Garner.

Bruce died of natural causes in Clarksville, Tennessee on January 8, 2021, at age 81.

References

Other websites
Official website

Ed Bruce at Discogs

Category:1939 births
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Category:American singer-songwriters
Category:American country singers
Category:American voice actors
Category:American television actors
Category:Singers from Arkansas
Category:Writers from Arkansas
Category:Actors from Arkansas