Buzz Cason, a prominent figure in Nashville’s early rock ‘n’ roll scene and renowned for penning the enduring pop standard “Everlasting Love,” passed away on June 16 at his residence in Franklin, Tenn. He was 84 years old.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum confirmed his death, though the cause was not specified.
Cason played a pivotal role in Nashville’s transformation into a recording powerhouse, contributing extensively to the music industry as a singer, songwriter, publisher, record producer, and studio owner.