Ed Bruce

William Edwin Bruce Jr. (born December 29, 1939) is an American country music songwriter, singer and actor.He is known for penning 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 1981-82 season.