Country Music Legend Passes Away At 76

Country singer-songwriter Dave Loggins, renowned for penning the iconic theme song for the Masters golf tournament, has passed away. According to an obituary published by The Tennessean, Loggins died on Wednesday in Nashville.

The Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer-songwriter best known for his 1970s hit “Please Come to Boston,” passed away at the age of 76 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Born in 1947 in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a cousin to Kenny Loggins, another prominent musician. Over his extensive career, Loggins not only thrived as a singer-songwriter but also made significant contributions as a composer for various artists and media, including television and commercials.

Killing 1979 live performance of the epic Kenny Loggins/Michael McDonald collaboration, “What a Fool Believes” pic.twitter.com/CezqTANI5g

— David Reaboi, Late Republic Nonsense (@davereaboi) June 26, 2024

“I just heard about the passing of Dave Loggins. Dave was an incredible singer, guitar player, and a writer,” Lee Greenwood wrote on X. “It was his music that drew me to Nashville, Tennessee in 1979. Dave was from Bristol, TN, but he made the world know who he was by the songs he wrote and sang. We will miss his great talent, but his songs will live forever. We send prayers of healing and comfort to the Loggins family.”

I just heard about the passing of Dave Loggins. Dave was an incredible singer, guitar player, and a writer. It was his music that drew me to Nashville, Tennessee in 1979. Dave was from Bristol, TN, but he made the world know who he was by the songs he wrote and sang. We will miss… pic.twitter.com/LAXKsuvFEw

— Lee Greenwood (@TheLeeGreenwood) July 11, 2024

One of his most notable achievements was composing “Augusta,” the enduring theme for the Masters golf tournament, recognized as the longest-running sports theme in history. His musical style, which primarily incorporated elements of country and soft rock, was highly acclaimed for its lyrical depth and melodious composition.

via The Tennessean

Throughout the decades, Dave collaborated with an impressive array of artists including Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, and Reba McEntire, among others. He achieved a unique milestone in 1986 as the only unsigned artist to win a CMA award for his duet with Anne Murray, “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do.”

Dave Loggins is survived by his three sons, Quinn, Kyle, and Dylan, and his grandson, Braxton. Respecting his final wishes, there will be no funeral service. Instead, the family suggests that donations be made to Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN, in his memory.

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