“Please Come To Boston” singer David Loggins dies at the age of 76 | WJHL

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer and songwriter David Loggins died Wednesday at Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Loggins was originally born in Shady Valley, began his life in Bristol, Tennessee, and later moved to Nashville, according to his obituary.

Loggins wrote hits for various artists over five decades, including Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire and others.

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,” the obituary said.

Loggins is best known for the hit song “Please Come to Boston,” but also wrote the song “Augusta,” the longest-running sports theme in the history of the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament.

Per Loggins’ wishes, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Loggins leaves behind three sons and a grandson. He was 76 years old.

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