Remembering the Great Ed Bruce! . January 8th: On this day 2021 American country music songwriter, singer, and actor Ed Bruce died age 81. He is best known for writing the 1975 song “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” and recording the 1982 country 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 1981-82 season. . Bruce was born in Keiser, Arkansas, United States, and grew up in Memphis, T