Ed Bruce

William Edwin Bruce Jr. (December 29, 1939 – January 8, 2021) was an American country music songwriter, singer, 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 number one 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 1981–1982 season.

For other people with the same name, see Edward Bruce.

Ed Bruce
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Edwin Bruce Jr.
Born(1939-12-29)December 29, 1939
Keiser, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 2021(2021-01-08) (aged 81)
Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
  • Outlaw country
  • rockabilly
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer, commercial voice-over
Years active1959–2021
LabelsSun, RCA, United Artists, MCA, Monument, Lamon Records
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