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Jim McBride, Who Wrote ‘Chattahoochee’ + Other Hits, Dead at 78

Jim McBride wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire and more. He also wrote two of Alan Jackson's biggest ...

Jim McBride, Alan Jackson cowriter known for 'Chattahoochee,' dies at 78

Grammy-nominated country songwriter Jim McBride was known for cowriting the records "Chattahoochee" and "Chasin' That Neon ...

Jim McBride, ‘Chattahoochee’ songwriter and Alan Jackson collaborator, dies at 78

Jim McBride, the country music songwriter who partnered with singer Alan Jackson to write hits like 'Chattahoochee' and ...

Hall of Fame Alabama songwriter behind country music hits dead at 78

Jim McBride, an Alabama Music Hall of Famer and songwriter behind several country music hits, has died at the age of 78. McBride, a native of Huntsville, wrote numerous chart topping hits throughout ...
American Songwriter

We Just Lost the Hall of Fame Songwriter and Alan Jackson Collaborator Behind Your Favorite Era-Defining Country Hits of the 90s

The world is just learning that the songwriter behind some of the best country songs of the last four decades has died.
American Songwriter

Jim McBride, Legendary Songwriter Behind “Chattahoochee” and Other Country Standards, Dead at 78

When released, “Chattahoochee” landed No. 1 on the US Hot Country Songs chart. It also brought Jackson awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the CMA Awards. But no matter the accolades ...