KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — David Allen Loggins, known for "Please Come to Boston," died at 76. The Hall of Fame singer/songwriter died on Wednesday, July 10 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, according to his obituary.
Loggins was born in Shady Valley, Tenn. He started his life in Bristol and later moved to Nashville to become a prolific songwriter.
Loggins created five decades' worth of hit songs for a long list of artists, such as Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Reba McEntire and more.
He had a successful career in music. Loggins holds the record for being the only unsigned artist to ever win a CMA award for his performance with Anne Murray in 1986 for their duet, “Nobody Loves Me Like You Do,” according to the obituary.
Loggins also penned the song “Augusta,” which is the longest-running sports theme in history, for the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament, the obituary said.
Loggins leaves behind his three sons, Quinn, Kyle and Dylan Loggins, as well as his grandson, Braxton Loggins.
Per his request, there will be no funeral. Instead, flower donations can be made to Alive Hospice, according to the obituary.
