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Dave Loggins dies at 76: Country singer wrote theme song for Masters Augusta golf tournament and had hit in 1974 with Please Come to Boston

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Country singer Dave Loggins, who wrote the theme song for the Augusta Masters golf tournament and had a solo hit with the 1974 song Please Come to Boston, has died at the age of 76. Photographed on stage in 1970.

Country singer Dave Loggins, author of the album Masters Augusta Golf Tournament Theme Song and had a solo hit with the 1974 song Please Come to Boston, died at the age of 76.

The musical artist died on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at Alive Hospice, according to The Tennessean.

According to the outlet, Loggins has the distinction of being “the only independent artist” to have won a CMA award. He received the aforementioned honors in 1986 for his duet with Anne Murray titled Nobody Loves Me Like You Do.

According to the paper, a funeral will not be held for Loggins at his personal request.

In lieu of flowers, Loggins’ family said donations can be made to the nonprofit. Living Hospice on behalf of the singer.

Country singer Dave Loggins, who wrote the theme song for the Augusta Masters golf tournament and had a solo hit with the 1974 song Please Come to Boston, has died at the age of 76. Photographed on stage in 1970.

The singer-songwriter is survived by his sons Quinn Loggins, Kyle Loggins and Dylan Loggins, and his grandson Braxton Loggins.

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