ED BRUCE: Changed

Ed Bruce

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© 2004 Ed Bruce (093681041127)

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Christian folk pop and country gospel, for those who wish to worship and praise Him.

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1 Changed
2 The Family's Growing
3 Tougher Than Nails
4 I Will Never Die
5 For My Good And To Your Glory
6 Jesus Loved The Hell Out Of Me
7 In Jesus' Eyes
8 Homecoming 1945
9 My Best Friend
10 Standing In The Fire
11 If Only I Had Been There
12 The Perfect Lamb

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A note from Ed:
It is amazing, the many different ways in which God chooses to reveal Himself to us. Saul was on the road to Damascus when the Lord slapped him up beside the head. I was on a 383 Massey-Ferguson tractor. Unlike Saul, I didn't have to wait three days for the scales to fall from my eyes. There was immediate recognition. His path was brilliantly lit for me and I have not been the same since. With the epiphany, came the realization that all the good things that had happened to me in my life were not necessarily my fault. All Praise and Glory to Him! I began to pray for direction and guidance. What had He been saving me for? How was I to use the gift with which He had blessed me? How could I repay Him for all His many blessings? Over the years friends had suggested I record a "Gospel Album". Frankly, I had not felt worthy to do so. Without conviction, how could such a project be blessed? But, now, with my rebirth and wrapped in His love and Everlasting Arms, my life has purpose.

Ed's Biography:
With a string of hits, both as an artist and a writer, Ed Bruce has maintained a successful career for more than four decades. "Mamma's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys", "After All", "Girls, Women and Ladies", "When You Fall In Love Everything's A Waltz", "My First Taste of Texas", "Ever, Never Loving You", "The Last Cowboy Song", and the "Theme from Bret Maverick" are just a few of the self-penned hit songs from this great artist. Then there's "Texas When I Die" and "The Man That Turned My Mama On" which were giant hits for Tanya Tucker - and the list goes on.

Ed was born on December 29, 1939 in Keiser, Arkansas. Early on, the family moved to Memphis and he claims Tennessee as his home. Ed started writing songs in his early teens and, in the late 1950's, he first recorded, as Edwin Bruce, on the famed Sun Records label while a senior in high school. His label-mates included Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich and Johnny Cash. Writing the B-side of Tommy Roe's million seller "Sheila" furnished funds and motivation for Ed to move to Nashville in 1962. A year later CMA Hall-of-Famer Charlie Louvin recorded "See The Big Man Cry". It earned Ed his first BMI award and Charlie credits the song with establishing him as a solo artist.

He returned to Memphis for a brief period but was back on Music Row in 1966, this time for good. Along with songwriting, Ed found work as a background singer. Kenny Price soon recorded Ed's song, "Northeast Arkansas Mississippi County Bootlegger".

In the late 1960's, Ed recorded for RCA and Monument Records, releasing the singles "Song For Ginny" and "Everybody Wants To Get To Heaven". In 1973 he inked a new deal with United Artists and had another charting single with "July Your A Woman". Ed's songs continued to be recorded by others. "Restless" was a hit for Crystal Gayle in 1974. Also, during this time, Ed spent four years hosting an early morning TV show on Nashville WSM.

Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings released a duet version of Ed's song "Mammas..." in 1978. The song had previously been a chart-climber for Ed in 1975. This time it went to the top and the lyrics became indelibly written on the minds of millions. It was nominated for Grammy and CMA awards. It won a Grammy. Also that year, "Texas When I Die", recorded by Tanya Tucker, was nominated for Grammy and CMA Awards.

Ed had success yet again with "The Last Cowboy Song", a poignant tribute to the passing of the American cowboy and his way of life. It seems only fitting that Willie Nelson would lend his voice to the song, released in 1980. More hits would soon follow.

In addition to performing and writing, Ed also has a very successful acting career. He appeared in the CBS mini-series "The Chisolms" with Robert Preston, the NBC movie "The Return of Frank and Jesse James" and, of course, was the co-star of "Bret Maverick" with James Garner. He appeared as Sgt. Daryl Kelso in the CBS Movie of the Week "Separated by Murder" and as Attorney Harlan Hayes in the pilot episode of "XXX's & OOO's", produced in Nashville. Other star turns include the pragmatic Sheriff Lloyd in the Steven Segal feature "Fire Down Below"; Thunder Malloy in the "Walker Texas Ranger" inspired "Son's of Thunder"; and Ed's favorite, the curmudgeonly rancher Mitch in Sundance Films "The Outfitters".

In the late 70's, he represented the Volunteer State as "The Tennessean" in a nationwide campaign promoting tourism.

Ed was also the host of "American Sports Cavalcade" on The Nashville Network and hosted the seven seasons of "Truckin' USA", also on TNN. He recently began taping the fourth season of "Doc on Point", a series, featuring his English Setter, Doc. It focuses on the training of gun dogs and airs weekly on Outdoor Life Network. He has recorded dozens of national TV and radio commercials including United Airlines, McDonalds, Kawasaki, John Deere, Dodge Trucks and the Armed Services Campaign "It's a Great Place To Start" - to name just a few. Today, as always, Ed loves to sit around with friends and talk sports - most notably, football and hunting, and of course, horses and dogs. There is championship breeding among the herd of 22 Tennessee Walking Horses, and numerous champions and Hall-of-Famers are apparent in the pedigrees of their 5 English Setters. This "royalty" is no more treasured, however, than the always present, variegated pack of tail-wagging strays, orphans and drop-offs greeting visitors to Ed's and Judith's "Home At Last" ranch.

Ed Bruce's career now spans both sides of the Atlantic - he has gained an enormous following in Europe and performs there at least once a year.

The next time you see the movie "Electric Horseman" or hear "Mamma's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" on the radio, take a good listen. It's a better biographical sketch of Ed Bruce than anything written here.

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    author: patrick conner

    excellent gospel cd by ed bruce.mt favorite songs on this cd are tougher than nails and in jesus eyes. but all the cd is a great addition to anyones collection. hope ed bruce does more gospel cd's he reallt touches the heart.

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    author: patrick conner

    Is truely a great cd. And am looking very much forward to his singing for jesus as soon as it is available. I hope it is soon as i would love to have it also. I always been a fan of ed bruce but now with his gospel music he has taken his music to a new level that other artists will never be able to achieve. God Bless You Mr Ed Bruce

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    author: Sue Cavness

    What great music and words! It's wonderful to see the change God makes in His saved people and to hear someone sing about it with the gift He has been given. Thanks to CD Baby for carrying this album and the fast service.

  • Excellent songs with a great Salvation message
    author: Paula S.

    I really enjoy gospel music and this cd is among the best! The message of Salvation in this collection of songs is wonderful. This is a CD you can listen to over and over again! The service I received from cdbaby was fantastic!!

  • author: Marvel McKerlick

    Well, he did it! From rocking country to JESUS LOVED THE HELL OUT OF ME. The message and testimony that his life and music bring to all of us old sinners is right on target. And thanks, CD Baby, you service is fantastic. Marvel

  • Super good album
    author: Bob Terry

    Heard "Jesus Loved The Hell Out of Me" at an appearence for The Jerry Crutchfield Scholarship Fund. Ed has always been a favorite of mine. So we bought the CD.

  • superb ed bruce

    i've always enjoyed listening to ed bruce so when i found out that he had made a gospel cd it was a must to have and i haven't been dissapointed thanks to cd baby i now have a first class gospel cd to add to my collection

  • Looked everywhere for this CD - I Love Ed Bruce's Voice, but the message is Awso
    author: Dave Kelly

    Ed Bruce can sing anything, but the message in every cut on "CHANGED" is inspired. "I WILL NEVER DIE" is the strongest confirmation of faith that I have ever heard. Way to go Ed!!!

  • As smooth and sweet as honey ~
    author: Gary Allen

    "Changed" shows that Ed's sonorous, effortless vocals have only mellowed with age, like fine wine, and his lyrics show everything from deep spiritual maturity to sly, elbow-in-the-ribs humor. You can't go wrong with this one, friends.

  • God is just so good!
    author: Jim Weatherford

    CHANGED, is so about the message, Amen. Ed Burce is my favorite country western story teller and singer, when God reached down to Ed, Ed reached up and said... YES LORD! CHANGED is about his journey and his life, and his experiences in Christ. It's about as simple as that. Amen.

  • A must have!
    author: Greg Faubert

    I had the chance to hear Ed sing some of these at a guitar enthusiasts' gathering last summer (Nazzfest). These songs are a must for your Christian music collection. You'll laugh and you'll cry, and then listen again!

  • great cd, great service, just great !
    author: lynda d

    i'd never heard of cd baby before. they are great. delivery was quick. helpful, courteous. thanx!

  • author: peter finn, london, england

    very enjoyable and meaningful album from ed. as a fan of ed's music since the late 70's it is heartwarming to have a gospel album from this great artist.

  • THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING MUSIC ED HAS DONE YET!
    author: JOYCE BANKS

    Even if you are not a fan of gospel music you will love this CD and listen to it over and over. You can tell that Ed sings from the heart with every song and you will genuinely get "goose-bumps: listening to it. Can't wait for the next one!

  • Great Gospel CD by a great artist
    author: Gary The Cowboy Gabbard

    I have always been an Ed Bruce fan. Played his music when I was a country d.j. Been a southern gosepl d.j for past several years and it is great to hear Ed on the air in this format. Ed has one of the best voices ever, in any format, and the songs on this CD are awesome. From one cowboy to another, keep up the good work and it was great to read your testimony as well.

  • It is beautiful and so inspiring
    author: Myra Edevold

    The words and their meaning along with the resonance of Bruce's voice bring tears to my eyes. I found the video part a bit distracting and so I just closed my eyes and listened.

  • Aesome!!!!!!!!!
    author: Jim Nugent

    Changed was one of the best gospel music purchases I have made to date. I buy a lot of music, and being the music minister at my church, I'd like to think I know good music, when I hear it. I could listen to the album all day if time permitted, to say it's one of my favorites would be a total understatement. Thank you cd baby, but most of all thank you Ed Bruce and our Lord Jesus Christ for inspiring this beautiful album!!!!!!!!!

  • A collection of fantastic Gospel songs - excellently written.
    author: Lionel McGuire

    An excellent quality CD of Gospel Music as only the Artsist could write them. There is a song for everyone who wants to be associated with GOD. Have been a fan of this artist for a long time regardless of genre - and have waited a long time for a Gospel Cd as excellent as this one is. Thanks a million Ed.

  • You won't hear any better! ANYWHERE!
    author: Kent Gray

    This is a great collection of outstanding gospel songs being performed by one of the ALL TIME GREATS!!! Ed's rich voice really makes his incredible songwriting even better! BUY THIS RECORD!!!

  • Maybe the best Country Gospel I've ever heard!!
    author: Dale Gamble

    I've been an Ed Bruce fan for about 30 years and this may well be the best he's ever done. The music on this CD tells the story of a saved man and I intend to use it to witness to those unsaved country fans that I know and haven't yet been able to reach. I hope you'll put out more of this stuff, Ed. God Bless you!

  • So real and true, you'll want to listen again and again and again
    author: Diane Harris

    I wouldn't say I love it unless I did. This is now one of my favorite gospel albums. I've played it every day since I first heard it. What a gift, what a voice. Thanks, Ed.

  • Several of the songs could be played on any country radio station and do well.
    author: Loretta

    I can listen to this CD over and over again! In my opinion, several of the songs could be played on any country radio station where they'd be sure to do well. Think Randy Travis with Three Wooden Crosses and you'll know what I mean.

  • A blessing in disguise.......
    author: R.D. Meadows

    As a southern Gospel fan, this is probably my favorite so far. Truly inspired. Only someone changed by the grace of God could write and sing like this.

  • A real keeper.
    author: Eldon

    The music is great, the message is greater. I look forward to Ed's next gospel CD.

  • author: Kathy

    I do enjoy this collection. His down home deep voice with the gospel is a nice change from the bubble gum gospel I have been hearing. Real lives in real music. Keep it coming please, we could use more like this.

  • A Pleasure to listen
    author: Johnny Johannessen, Norway

    It's a real pleasure to hear Ed sing these nice songs. Keep on the good singing.

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