Kenneth Clark Loggins
(Born January 7, 1948)
is an American singer,
songwriter,
and guitarist.
His early songs
were recorded with
the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
in 1970,
which led to
seven albums
recorded with
Jim Messina
as
Loggins and Messina
from 1972 to 1977.
His early
soundtrack contributions
date back to
A Star Is Born
in 1976,
and he is known as the
"King of the Movie Soundtrack"
As a solo artist,
Loggins experienced
a string of
soundtrack successes,
including an
Academy Award nomination for
"Footloose"
in 1985.
Finally Home
was released in 2013,
shortly after Loggins
formed the group
Blue Sky Riders
with
Gary Burr
and
Georgia Middleman.
He won a
Daytime Emmy Award,
two Grammy Awards
and was nominated for an
Academy Award,
a Tony Award,
and a
Golden Globe Award.
