Blake Shelton were among the artists who paid tributes to Bruce for his contribution.
We lost another one of our great country singer songwriters today. The man behind “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and more. So many cool records of his that I listened to growing up. pic.twitter.com/6kpO6TVUcx
Just hearing that Ed Bruce passed away… What a stand alone voice he had. He’ll be remembered for his many talents including acting and maybe most important his songwriting… Rest In Peace cowboy. Im not loving 2021 so far.
We have lost another friend and songwriter today … Rest Easy Ed Bruce … many will remember him for songs like Mama Don’t Let Your Baby’s Grow Ip To Be Cowboys but we shall remember him for a song called I Know … look it up for a blessing … Goodbye brother and Thank You pic.twitter.com/9njQyPvLHz
Country Singer Ed Bruce Who Co-Wrote Mammas Don t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys Dies at 81 People 1/9/2021
Iconic country star Ed Bruce has died. He was 81.
Bruce died of natural causes Friday, PEOPLE confirms. Throughout his decades-long career, he had become widely known as a country music legend with several hit songs, including all-time classic Mammas Don t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys, which he co-wrote with his then-wife Patsy Bruce before the pair ultimately divorced in 1987. In 1982, he released You re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had, featuring Lynn Anderson and it became country s No. 1 hit. The song charted for 21 weeks.