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Dave Loggins, Who Wrote Hits for Himself and Others, Dies at 76

After tasting fame with “Please Come to Boston” in 1974, he became a major Nashville songwriter. He also wrote the theme to the Masters golf tournament.

By Alex Williams

Bryan, Zach (1966- ) Country Music Pop and Rock Music Swift, Taylor The Great American Bar Scene (Album) The Tortured Poets Department (Album)

Taylor Swift Breaks Her Own Record With a 12th Week at No. 1

Facing a tight battle with Zach Bryan, the pop superstar benefited from the release of three new versions of “The Tortured Poets Department” and shipments of CDs.

By Ben Sisario

Audio Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Band, The (Music Group) Cohen, Leonard Country Music Crowell, Rodney Deaths (Obituaries) Dylan, Bob Harris, Emmylou Martin, Mary (1939-2024) Pop and Rock Music RCA Records Warner Brothers Records

Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85

Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.

By Clay Risen

Bonsall, Joe (1948-2024) Country Music Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Deaths (Obituaries) Elvira (Song) Gospel Music Grammy Awards Oak Ridge Boys (Music Group)

Joe Bonsall, Tenor Voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 76

His vocals on songs like “Elvira” were a key to the evolution of the group, originally a Southern gospel quartet, into perennial country hitmakers.

By Bill Friskics-Warren