07/01/2026
Songwriter Jim McBride, who co-wrote country hits including “Chattahoochee” and “Chasing That Neon Rainbow” passed today at the age of 78 years old.
McBride’s songs were recorded by country music legends including Johnny Cash, George Jones, Reba McEntire, Alabama, Willie Nelson, Charley Pride, Kris Kristofferson, Randy Travis, Brenda Lee, Jerry Lee Lewis, Toby Keith and Dwight Yoakam.
McBride's first number one song on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart was "Bet Your Heart on Me" recorded by Johnny Lee.