Country/soul singer Paul Davis has died in his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi, at the age of 60.  Davis rose to fame in the 1 70’s with his #1 hit ‘I Go Crazy’.

Davis died of a heart attack at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, the city where he grew up, cousin James Edwards said.

Davis’ other popular hits included “65 Love Affair;” “You’re Still New To Me,” a country duet with Marie Osmond; and “Ride ‘Em Cowboy.”

His 1977 album “Singer of Songs — Teller of Tales” featured the ballad “I Go Crazy.” The song slowly climbed the charts, peaking at No. 7 eight months after its release, according to Billboard’s Web site. The song stayed in the Top 100 for 40 weeks, according to Billboard — a record at the time for the magazine’s Hot 100 chart.

Davis survived a shooting in 1986 in Nashville.  Many of his songs have been covered by other artists including Juice Newton.

Yesterday, April 21, 2008, was his 60th birthday.