Mac Davis is born on January 21st in Lubbock, Texas.
Begins his music career as a songwriter, working for Nancy Sinatra's publishing company.
Writes "In the Ghetto," which was recorded by Elvis Presley and becomes a major hit.
Wrote “Memories” specifically for Elvis to perform during his comeback TV special on NBC
Writes "A Little Less Conversation" for Elvis Presley, which later becomes a hit in 2002 after being remixed by Junkie XL.
Writes "Don't Cry Daddy," another hit for Elvis Presley.
Releases his first solo album, "Song Painter."
Writes “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me.” The song reached No.1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts, holding the position for three weeks. It was ranked as the No.8 song of the year by Billboard.
Releases the hit single "Stop and Smell the Roses," peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Awarded the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year award
Hosts his own variety show, "The Mac Davis Show," on NBC.
Hosts 1st Annual People's Choice Awards and wins Favorite Male Artist
Makes his acting debut in the film "North Dallas Forty," alongside Nick Nolte.
Stars in the film "Cheaper to Keep Her."
Releases "It's Hard to be Humble" which becomes an international hit. The following year, T.R. Dallas's version reached the Top 20 in Ireland. Rolf Harris also covered the song. In 1981, Peter Blanker released a Dutch version titled "'T Is Moeilijk Bescheiden te Blijven", which became a top 10 hit in the Netherlands. Peter Petrel also covered it in German as "Ich Bin Viel zu Bescheiden". In 2019, Willie Nelson covered the song.
Releases the hit single "Texas in My Rearview Mirror," reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Stars in the film "The Sting II," a sequel to the 1973 film "The Sting."
Co-writes ‘White Limozeen” with Dolly Parton
Mac begins his two-and-a-half year run as Will Rogers in "The Will Rogers Follies' on Broadway and in the National Touring Company.
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame.
Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Co-wrote the song “Time Flies” with Rivers Cuomo which appeared on Weezer’s Hurley album.
Part of the writing and producing team that created the hit "Young Girls" for Bruno Mars.
Co-wrote “Addicted to You” with Avicii
Recognized as BMI Icon at BMI Country Awards
Co-writes “Bad Day” for Buddy Guy which appears on the Grammy Award-winning album ‘The Blues Is Alive and Well’
Mac Davis passes away on September 29th in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 78.