# Edward Morris Dies at 90

> Nashville music journalist Edward Morris, Billboard's country editor, dies at 90.
- Title: Edward Morris Dies at 90 · Variety | Shortify
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/edward-morris-dead-nashville-country-music-journalist-1236870142
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-09-20T15:58:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: edward morris, billboard, nashville, country music, music journalist, death, entertainment, culture
## Edward Morris
Nashville music journalist Edward Morris died at age 90.
## Billboard Country Editor
Morris edited Billboard's country coverage for 14 years from 1981 to 1995.
## Last Four Years
Morris served as Billboard's country music editor for the last four years of his tenure.
## Freelance Contributions
Morris contributed to Billboard as a freelancer starting in 1972.
## No Cause of Death
The family did not specify a cause of death for Morris.
## Key takeaway

Edward Morris, Nashville music journalist who edited Billboard's country coverage, died at 90.