NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In the world of studio musicians, David Briggs was one of the absolute greats. He came from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and his impact on Nashville is nothing short of amazing.

David Briggs, a keyboardist and member of the legendary group of studio musicians the Nashville Cats, has died, according to a statement from the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 82 years old.

David Briggs, an influential pianist with a career spanning from Muscle Shoals to Nashville, died at 82. Briggs played a key role in shaping the sound of Southern music across genres like country, pop ...