Country musician and songwriter Mac Davis, the man behind many of Elvis Presley’s most beloved hits, has passed away. He was 78.
His death was confirmed by his manager, Jim Morey. Earlier this week his family took to social media to share that Davis was “critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville.”
We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville.
Your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time. #PrayForMacDavis 🙏Thank you,
The Davis Family
— Mac Davis (@OfficialMDavis1) September 28, 2020
“Davis has been my client for over 40 years, and, more importantly, my best friend,” Morey shared. “He was a music legend, but his most important work was that as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. I will miss laughing about our misadventures on the road and his insightful sense of humor.”
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Check out ‘Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me’ by Mac Davis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_DMacGC3WQ&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=StevenWatson
Davis was the brains behind Elvis Presley hits like ‘In The Ghetto’, ‘Memories’, ‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ and ‘A Little Less Conversation’.
In addition to his work with Presley, David wrote for Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Bobby Goldsboro, Glen Campbell, Tom Jones, Avicii, Bruno Mars and Johnny Cash.
In addition to his illustrious songwriting career, Davis achieved crossover success as a solo artist in the country and Adult Contemporary worlds. Penning solo tracks like ‘Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,’ ‘Stop and Smell the Roses,’ and ‘One Hell of a Woman.’
He also cut his teeth as an actor and TV personality. Hosting his own variety series, The Mac Davis Show, from 1974 to 1976 on NBC.
Check out ‘In The Ghetto’ by Elvis Presley:
Very sad tonight! I just heard that legendary singer, songwriter and actor, Mac Davis has passed away after heart surgery. I grew up watching The Mac Davis show and loving his talent. This is heartbreaking!
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) September 30, 2020
Very sad day. RIP Mac Davis. What a great guy. So sorry for the family. He was a good one. A great one! BJ
— BJ Thomas (@TheBJThomas) September 30, 2020
This is such a drag. RIP to the incredible #MacDavis. Thank you for your incredible songs and your kindness to me. It was an honor to hear you tell me stories. pic.twitter.com/8UEb5LXSKt
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) September 30, 2020