After a storied career as a songwriter and guitarist, Mac Gayden died on April 16 due to complications of Parkinson's disease.

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Mac Gayden, who was a pioneer in the pop and rock scenes of Nashville and co-writer of the hit “Everlasting Love,” passed away at his home in Nashville on April 16, 2025, at the age of 83.