Gary W try this one

[sparky]

Singer male born in the 40s is an American country singer-songwriter still with us
Song has an album of the same name as the song
Another country male well known artist also recorded this song
1) who is the singer -songwriter that is still with us
2)what is the name of the song
3)who is the other country artist that recorded this song
Gary W I'm sure you kept that horse shoe well shined I got a feeling you'll hit this one out of the ball park also lol

[Gary W]

Sparky, Was the song a #1 hit?

[Gary W]

I'll try this:
1.Mac Davis
2.Stop And Smell The Roses
3.Henson Cargill

[sparky]

Gary W
The info I get shows the song was one of Top 100 hits

[Gary W]

Sparky, check my guess just before your last post. Are they correct?

[sparky]

Gary W
You are wrong on 3 counts

[Gary W]

I guess my horseshoe luck has worn off, lol.

I need some clarification:
1. Did the singer-songwriter write the song you are looking for?
3. Is the other country artist still with us?

[sparky]

Gary W
More info
#1 on the web site they do not say who wrote this song (this is of the web)As a songwriter, has penned songs recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, ?????, Mel McDaniel, ?????, etc
#3 yes this singer is still with us very well known
Come On Gary don't let this song get the best of you

[Gary W]

1. Jo-El Sonnier
2. Come On Joe
3. George Strait

I think the song was written by a fellow by the name of Tony Romeo.

[sparky]

Gary W
You got it
I got the mp3 by Jo-El Sonnier and George Strait
if anyone is interested