Waylon Jennings: Last News

Sanford Clark was a rockabilly singer and guitarist known for his 1956 hit song, “The Fool.”After serving in the U.S. Air Force in the South Pacific, Clark met songwriter Lee Hazlewood (1929–2007) and recorded his song, “The Fool.” Clark had a No.

Patsy Bruce was a country music songwriter who co-wrote “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” with her then-husband, Ed Bruce (1949–2021).Bruce and her husband co-wrote “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” in 1975. She was responsible for the song’s iconic title: Ed had been working on a song called “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Guitar Players,” when Patsy suggested a tweak that made it work.

Waylon Jennings (1937–2002), released their version in 1978 and it was a number one smash and won a Grammy. Bruce finally had his own coutnry number one song in 1982 with “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had.” He also acted, co-starring with James Garner in the Maverick revival TV series “Bret Maverick,” which ran for one season in 1981.“It was a top 15 record for me.

Ed Bruce has died aged 81, it has been confirmed by representatives for the star.A publicist for the singer turned actor revealed that he had died on Friday, January 8, from natural causes.Throughout his phenomenal career, Ed became known as a country singer, as well as a talented actor appearing in the likes of Bret Maverick and The Chisholms.However, the late star was most known for co-writing the famous hit song, Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be, with his then-wife, Patsy, in 1976.The country smash was later covered by the likes of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings who received a Grammy nomination for their rendition back in 1978.Following the success of his hit, Ed went on to achieve a roaring career which seen him bag six

Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings recording the most notable version of it. The track earned Nelson and Jennings a Grammy in 1978 and spent several weeks in the Billboard charts.Bruce later found chart success of his own, scoring six hits in the Billboard Top 10 during the 1980s, including ‘After All’ and ‘You’re The Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had’.

Chris Willman Music WriterEd Bruce, a singer/songwriter and actor who had his own run of hits on the country charts but was best known for co-writing Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” has died at age 81. He died in Clarksville, Tenn.

Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings.  Shaver was a Texas native who made his way to Nashville to further his country music career. While he had some trouble making a name for himself as a performer, he found success as a pioneering outlaw country songwriter.

Blake Shelton had a difficult decision as the Knockouts kicked off Monday night on NBC's The Voice.Team Blake’s Levi Watkins and Joei Fulco were the first to strut their stuff. And they certainly impressed, with Watkins opening with a cover of Waylon Jennings' "I Ain't Living Long Like This.”“I like Levi,” John Legend told Blake at the end of the performance.He also liked Joei Fulco, who hit an impressive country-rock rendition of Linda Ronstadt's "When Will I Be Loved."“You both just gave perfect performance,” Legend said afterwards.