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A legendary CMA \u201cSong of the Year\u201d award winner has unexpectedly passed away, leaving the country community in shock. So, who was it and what were their contributions<\/a>? Moreover, who did they work with that makes this even harder? Keep reading for all of the details surrounding the situation.<\/p>\n

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Whenever any influential member of the country industry passes away, it is a very sad day. They have likely had an impact in some way, and their colleagues feel broken. Such is the case with a CMA \u201cSong of the Year\u201d award winner who unexpectedly died at the age of seventy-eight. They were an iconic songwriter who wrote<\/a> for the likes of Reba McEntire and Johnny Cash.<\/p>\n

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Jim McBride was known for his achievements as a songwriter and not only won the CMA, but also other accolades. In 1995, he was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Following that, in 2017, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, which was a well-deserved honor<\/a>. His work was so revered that it has garnered him five Grammy nominations. It was not just Reba and Johnny with whom Jim worked. He also had a long resume, which included:<\/p>\n