Nashville, TN - Country music singer-songwriter Dave Loggins has passed away at the age of 76, according to an report published on July 10, 2024.
Loggins died on Wednesday in Nashville at the Alive Hospice. He was known for writing the Masters golf tournament theme song "Augusta" in 1981 which has been played during CBS's broadcast of the event since 1982.
Country singer Dave Loggins onstage in 1970
Some of Loggins' other notable works include his 1974 solo hit "Please Come To Boston" as well as songs recorded by major artists like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, and The Everly Brothers. Over his 50 year career in music, Loggins penned songs for a wide range of country, pop and rock artists.
He was born in Shady Valley, Tennessee and grew up in Bristol before moving to Nashville to pursue music professionally. Loggins was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1995.
Throughout the 70s and 80s, Loggins received four Grammy nominations for his songwriting abilities. This included nominations for Best Country Song and Best Pop Vocal Performance for "Please Come To Boston."
Loggins discussed the inspiration for "Augusta" in a 2019 interview, noting that he was creatively inspired while golfing on the course itself. He said the atmosphere and environment moved him to start writing the song.
Loggins is survived by his three sons Quinn Loggins, Kyle Loggins, and Dylan Loggins, and grandson Braxton Loggins. Fellow artists like Lee Greenwood paid tribute on social media, praising Loggins' talents and impact on music. His contribution to the Masters tournament with "Augusta" also cemented his legacy within golf culture.
Dave Loggins broke barriers as a songwriter and will be remembered for his prolific catalog of music enjoyed by many genres of fans. He certainly left his mark on the genre and the game - we'll always treasure that sweet voice and those iconic golf anthems.
RIP to a real one, Dave Loggins. Hope you're chillin' on the 19th hole of that big country club in the sky, sippin' on some sweet tea and no doubt working on your handicap. You'll live on through "Augusta" for generations of fans to come.
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