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Jim McBride, ‘Chattahoochee’ Songwriter and Alan Jackson Collaborator, Dies at 78

Jim McBride wrote hits for Alan Jackson and others, earning 5 Grammy nominations and 14 industry awards during a celebrated career in country music.

  • On Jan. 6, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame songwriter Jim McBride died at 78, best known for Alan Jackson songs `Chattahoochee` and `Chasing That Neon Rainbow`.
  • Born April 28, 1947, Jimmy Ray McBride began writing songs as a child in Huntsville, Alabama, then moved toward Nashville after TV performances and left the U.S. Postal Service when Conway Twitty recorded his song.
  • McBride amassed awards including five Song of the Year Grammy nominations and over 14 Broadcast Music Inc. and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers honors.
  • Alan Jackson posted Thursday praising McBride and recalling their songwriting partnership, while the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and NSAI posted tributes Wednesday as news circulated.
  • McBride is survived by his second wife Jeanne Ivey and sons Brent and Wes, and his songs were recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire and other recording artists.
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