Dave Loggins dies at 76: Singer had 1974 hit Please Come to Boston

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

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

Loggins holds the distinction of being ‘the only unsigned artist’ to capture a CMA Award, according to the outlet. He received the aforementioned honors in 1986 for his duet with Anne Murray titled Nobody Loves Me Like You Do. 

Loggins wrote Augusta, his musical contribution to the golf tournament, in 1981 and it began being played on CBS during the annual event in 1982, according to Wide Open Country. It has also been played during CBS’s coverage of both NFL and SEC football. 

Dave Loggins was the second cousin of Kenny Loggins, known for hits hits such as Footloose, Danger Zone and I’m Alright, according to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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

In lieu of flowers, Loggins’ family said donations can be made to the nonprofit Alive Hospice in the singer’s name.

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