Singer Dave Loggins Dead at 76

Dave Loggins, a rustic singer and songwriter who wrote the theme tune for the Masters golf match, is useless.

Dave died Wednesday in Nashville … based on an obituary in The Tennessean.

The reason for dying is unclear, however Dave was stated to be in hospice care when he handed.

Born and raised in Tennessee, Dave was one of many state’s most notable songwriters … writing hits for Johnny Money, Toby Keith, Alabama, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson and Three Canine Evening … amongst others.

Dave additionally famously penned “Augusta,” the theme tune for the Masters … and it has been a staple of the TV broadcast ever since he wrote it means again in 1981, turning into synonymous with CBS Sports activities and Jim Nantz.

In 1986, Dave grew to become the primary and solely unsigned artist to win a CMA award … taking residence the {hardware} for a duet with Anne Murray, “No person Loves Me Like You Do.”

He had a solo hit too … “Please Come to Boston” … and his profession included a Grammy nomination, plus an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Corridor of Fame.

He is survived by his three sons and a grandson.

Dave was 76.