Mac Davis was an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor from Texas who was well known for his 1970s single “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me”. He released his songs under the labels like “Columbia Records”, “Casablanca Records”, and “MCA Records”. He also portrayed the role of Carl in the American television sitcom “Rodney” from 2004-2006. He had also performed “God Bless The USA” at the 50th Presidental Inaugural Gala on January 19, 1985.
Legendary singer and songwriter, Davis passed away at the age of 78 following a critical illness after performing heart surgery Tuesday night on September 29, 2020. His death was confirmed by his manager via social media sites.
What was Mac Davis’s claim to fame?
Famous for his single “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” he is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actor.
When did Mac Davis get his start?
Mac Davis was born in the United States on January 21, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas. Morrwas Mac Davis was his birth name. His ethnicity was American. His race was White, and his zodiac sign was Aquarius.
T.J. Davis (father) and Edith Irene Davis (mother) had him as their second child (mother). His father was a devout Christian who ran the “College Courts” apartment complex. Mac’s parents divorced when he was in his early teens, and he moved to Lubbock to live with his aunt. Linda, his older sister, was his only sibling.
He and his sister were both raised in Lubbock, Texas. He attended Lubbock High School for his education. He used to help his father with his job as well. He was a skinny kid growing up in Lubbock, and he used to get beaten up by young people.
He also entered the “Golden Gloves” amateur boxing series, but did not do well. He moved to his mother’s house in Atlanta, Georgia after graduating from high school to avoid being beaten up. He became involved in music as a child and decided to make a career out of it. Then he settled in Atlanta and founded “The Zots,” a rock and roll band. The band’s two singles were released on OEK Records.
He then quit the band and went to work for the Vee-Jay record label as a regional manager. He went on to work for Liberty Records later on. Later, he worked for Nancy Sinatra’s “Boots Enterprwases Inc.” business. He also played on several of Sinatra’s recordings while working for the company. Books Enterprwases released his written songs “In the Ghetto,” “Friend,” “Lover,” “Woman,” and “Its Such a Lonely Time of Year.” He got positive feedback and appreciation as a songwriter as a result of the music.
Highlights of Mac Davis’s Career
After his written song “Memories” was recorded by American singer Elvis Presley, Mac Davis began to gain recognition as a songwriter.
He then quit Boots Enterprises in 1970 and signed with Columbia Records.
He also wrote the song “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley, which was released in 1968.
Bobby Goldsboro recorded his other hit, “Watching Scotty Grow.”
In 1971, the song was a No. 1 Adult Contemporary hit.
He then embarked on a career as a country music artist.
In 1972, he released the single “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” through Columbia Records.
The album was a big hit for him, selling over a million copies.
He was also named Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Country Music in 1974.
“Stop and Smell the Roses,” “One Hell of a Woman,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll,” and “Burnin Thing” are among his other hit songs.
Casablanca Records signed him in the late 1970s.
In 1980, he signed with the label and released the album “It’s Hard to Be Humble.”
It was his first top 10 hit in country music, as well as a rare top 30 hit in the United Kingdom.
He had many hit songs with Casablanca Records, including “Texas in My Rear View Mirror” and “Hooked on Music.”
He sang “God Bless The USA” at the 50th Presidental Inaugural Gala on January 19, 1985.
He was also a well-known actor prior to his music career.
From 1974 to 1976, he hosted his own NBC variety show, “The Mac Davis Show,” which he hosted from 1974 to 1976.
He made his acting debut in the football film “North Dallas Forty” in 1979.
He was named one of the 12 “Promising New Actors of 1979” by Screen World magazine.
Then he starred as Bill Dekker in the American comedy film “Cheaper to Hold Her” in 1981.
In addition to “The Sting II,” “Brothers in Law,” “For My Daughter’s Honor,” “Angel’s Dance,” and “Possums,” he starred in a number of TV movies.
In the American comedy-drama film “Jackpot,” he played Sammy Bones in the year 2001.
In the 2008 American film “Beer for My Horses,” he played Reverend J.D. Parker.
Davis also starred in the American thriller series “The Client” from 1995 to 1996, portraying Waldo Gaines.
He also provided the voice of Sheriff Buford in the American animated sitcom “King of the Hill” from 1999 to 2006.
He also played a balladeer in the telefilm “The Dukes of Hazzard in Hollywood” in 2000.
He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame the same year.
He appeared in a number of TV shows, including “Webster,” “Tall Tales & Legends,” “Dolly,” and “That’70s Show.”
Davis has starred in 13 episodes of the American television comedy “Rodney” from 2004 to 2006.
In the year 2019, he starred in an episode of “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings,” an American anthology drama series.
Mac Davis Wife
The American singer-songwriter and actor, Mac Davis was a married man. He had got married three times and had divorced 2 times throughout his life. He was married to Lise Kristen Gerard who worked as a nurse. The couple got married in 1982.
The couple together had two children, Noah Calire and Cody Luke. Previously, he was married to Frank Cook from 1963-1968. They shared a son named, Joel Scott. Then, he got married to Sarah Berg in 1971 and later got divorced in 1976.
Mac Davis Death
World-renowned singer-songwriter Mac Davis passed away at age of 78 on Tuesday night on September 29, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. The cause of his death was identified as a critical illness following his heart surgery in Nashville.
Davis’ death was confirmed by his manager also on Monday, September 28, 2020, a statement from Davis’s family was posted to social media sites claiming that his manager saying Davis was critically ill and “your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time”.
Mac Davis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lise, and sons Scott, Noah, and Cody, along with a number of other relatives, including his mother, Edith. Many of country musicians also reacted to the news of his death via social media sites tweeting about the legend.
Mac Davis Net Worth
Mac Davis had earned a good amount of money from his profession as a singer-songwriter and actor since kicking off his career in the 1970s. He had an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2020. His net worth included all his property and his present earnings. He was living a luxurious lifestyle with his earnings.
Mac Davis Height
The 78 years aged, Mac Davis had a well-maintained body. At the time of his death, he stood at a height of 5ft 9inches and had a bodyweight of 70kg. He had a fair complexion with brown hair and a pair of green eyes.
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