Legendary 国 singer and songwriter Mac Davis has died at the age of 78.
デイビス, who first found fame writing hits “A Little Less Conversation” そして “In The Ghetto” にとって Elvis Presley, died following heart surgery, his manager, Jim Morey, said in a ステートメント 火曜日に.
“He was surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 38 年, Lise, and his sons Scott, Noah and Cody,” Morey wrote on Facebook.
Paying tribute to Davis, his manager described him as “a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
“I will miss laughing about our many adventures on the road and his insightful sense of humor.
When there was a tough decision to be made he often told me ‘You decide.. I’m going to the golf course!'”
Morey ended his statement with lyrics from Davis’ song “I Believe In Music.”
News of Davis’ death comes days after his family said he had become “critically ill” after undergoing heart surgery in Nashville.
Musician Richard Marx led the online tributes to Davis, tweeting: “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.”
デイビス — born Morris Mac Davis — made his debut as a country music artist with his 1970 アルバム “Song Painter.”
His breakthrough album “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked On Me” was released two years later.
デイビス, whose hits include “Stop and Smell the Roses” そして “One Hell of a Woman,” received worldwide recognition for his contribution to music and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000 and the national Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006.
Along with his musical accomplishments, Davis enjoyed modest success as a television personality and actor. He hosted his own variety series “The Mac Davis Show” on NBC from 1974 に 1976 and also starred in TV movies “Beer For My Horses” そして “Where The Fast Lane Ends.”
