Freddie Hart

American musician (1926–2018)

Frederick Segrest (December 21, 1926 – October 27, 2018), known professionally as Freddie Hart, was an American country musician and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his chart-topping country song and lone pop hit "Easy Loving," which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award in 1971 and 1972.[1]

Freddie Hart
Freddie Hart in 1966
Freddie Hart in 1966
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Segrest
Born(1926-12-21)December 21, 1926
Loachapoka, Alabama, U.S.
DiedOctober 27, 2018(2018-10-27) (aged 91)
Burbank, California, U.S.
GenresCountry, gospel
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1953–2018
Websitefreddiehart.com

Hart died on October 27, 2018 in Burbank, California from pneumonia at the age of 91.[2]

References

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  1. CMA Awards Database - Freddie Hart, Cmaawards.com; retrieved July 25, 2008
  2. "Freddie Hart, known to millions of Country Music fans the world over as "Mr. Easy Lovin'" passed away Saturday October 27th in Burbank California". Archived from the original on 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2018-10-29.