Freddie Hart Dies At Age 91

Hart won CMA, ACM and Grammy awards for his hit song "Easy Loving."

(Nashville, TN)  --  Country music legend Freddie Hart is dead at the age of 91. 

The "Easy Loving" singer passed away on Saturday. 

Hart was a rebellious child who joined the Marines at age 15 after lying about his age.  He served in World War Two and then moved to Nashville where he pursued a career in singing on song-writing. 

Hart has written tunes for everyone from Patsy Cline to George Jones. 
 

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