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Hall of Fame Music Legend Behind Iconic Country Song Dead at 78: RIP to Jim McBride

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Jim McBride, Hall of Fame songwriter best known for writing the country hit “Chattahoochee” for Alan Jackson, has died. McBride passed away on Jan. 6, according to the Country Music Hall of Fame. No cause of death was provided for the 78-year-old. Jackson posted a tribute to his friend on Instagram. “Jim was a good man and a great and genuine songwriter,” the 67-year-old wrote, alongside two candid snapshots with McBride. “He understood country …
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Suggest broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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