Dave LogginsThe country singer and songwriter who wrote the theme song for the Masters golf tournament has died.
Dave died Wednesday in Nashville…according to the obituary Tennessee.
The cause of death is unknown, but Dave was reportedly receiving hospice care at the time of his death.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Dave is one of the state’s best-known songwriters… for Johnny Cash, Toby Keith,Alabama, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, willie nelson, Kenny Rogers, ray charles, smokey robinson and Three Dog Night… among others.
Dave also wrote the Masters theme song, “Augusta…” Since he wrote the song in 1981, it has been a staple of television broadcasts, becoming a staple on CBS Sports Network and CBS Synonymous with sports channels. Jim Nantz.
In 1986, Dave became the first and only unsigned artist to win a CMA Award for… Anne Murray“No one loves me like you do.”
He also had a solo hit…”Come to Boston”… His career includes a Grammy nomination and induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He is survived by three sons and a grandson.
Dave is 76 years old.
rest in peace
