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Country Songwriter Jim McBride, 'Chattahoochee' Co-Writer, Dies at 78

1/14/2026

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Jim McBride, Alabama country songwriter, died January 6 at 78 from complications of a fall.
McBride co-wrote 'Chattahoochee' with Alan Jackson, a hit that won awards and defined country music.
Alan Jackson honored McBride in an Instagram tribute, noting their close friendship and shared hits.
McBride wrote for numerous artists, earning five Grammy nominations and inductions into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Jim McBride, Alabama country songwriter, died January 6 at 78 from complications of a fall.
McBride co-wrote 'Chattahoochee' with Alan Jackson, a hit that won awards and defined country music.
Alan Jackson honored McBride in an Instagram tribute, noting their close friendship and shared hits.
McBride wrote for numerous artists, earning five Grammy nominations and inductions into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.