Dave Logginscountry music singer and songwriter who wrote the theme song for the Masters golf tournament, has died.
Dave died Wednesday in Nashville… according to an obituary in The Tennessean.
The cause of his death is unclear, but Dave is said to have been receiving hospice care when he passed away.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Dave was one of the state’s most notable songwriters…writing hits for Johnny Cash, Toby KeithAlabama, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Smoked Robinson and Three Dog Night… among others.
Dave also wrote “Augusta,” the Masters theme song…and it has been a staple of the television broadcast since he wrote it in 1981, becoming synonymous with CBS Sports and Jim Nantz.
In 1986, Dave became the first and only unsigned artist to win a CMA Award… taking home the award for a duet with Anne Murray“Nobody loves me like you.”
He also had a solo hit… “Please Come to Boston”… and his career included a Grammy nomination as well as an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his three children and one grandson.
Dave was 76 years old.
RIP