Ed Bruce

Country Singer

Birthday December 29, 1939

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Arkansas

DEATH DATE Jan 8, 2021 (81)

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About

Country artist who wrote "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and who recorded "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had."

Before Fame

He grew up in Memphis and, when he was seventeen years old, he went to see Jack Clement who was a recording engineer for Sun Records. He got involved with music after the owner of the record company was impressed with his songwriting.

Trivia

He was a lead actor in the television series Bret Maverick in 1957.

Family Life

He has a son named Trey who is also a songwriter and record producer.

Associated With

He co-starred with James Garner in Bret Maverick.