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Ed Bruce began recording rockabilly for Sun in Memphis before developing a country singing and songwriting career in Nashville. His writing included Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys, later recorded by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Solo repertoire included The Last Cowboy Song and You're the Best Break This Heart Ever Had. He also worked in advertising and acting, and later recorded gospel material alongside his established country catalog.
Apple Music - Ed Bruce artist biography
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Country 300Ed Bruce began recording rockabilly for Sun in Memphis before developing a country singing and songwriting career in Nashville. His writing included Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys, later recorded...
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