Kenny Loggins: The "King of the Movie Soundtrack"

Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose career spans over five decades. He first gained prominence as half of the folk-rock duo Loggins and Messina, which released seven successful albums between 1972 and 1977, following his earlier songwriting contributions to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Loggins is widely known as the "King of the Movie Soundtrack," a title he earned through numerous hit songs for films, starting with A Star Is Born in 1976. As a solo artist, he achieved significant success with iconic tracks like the Academy Award-nominated "Footloose" in 1985.

His distinguished career has garnered him two Grammy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award, alongside nominations for an Academy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award. Loggins continues to perform and record, notably releasing the album Finally Home in 2013 and forming the group Blue Sky Riders with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman.