Jimmy Yeary
James Earl Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Jimmy Yeary | |
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 Jimmy Yeary (center) with Shenandoah in July 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Earl Yeary |
| Origin | Hillsboro, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Formerly of | Shenandoah, The Isaacs |
| Spouse(s) | |
In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released.[1]
Through the assistance of Paul Worley and Wally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits are Joe Diffie's top 10 hit "In Another World", Rascal Flatts' number 1 single "Why Wait",[1] Troy Olsen's "Summer Thing", Martina McBride's "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", Heidi Newfield's "Stay Up Late", and Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck". He has sung lead for Shenandoah[2] and The Isaacs.[3]
Yeary is married to country singer Sonya Isaacs. The couple have two sons born 2011 and 2015[4] and a daughter born in 2017.[5]
References
- "Jimmy Yeary | EMI Music Publishing". Archived from the original on 20 April 2013.
- "March 26 / 2011 .. Nahunta, Ga Shenandoah at the Down South Festival_ First Show of the year.. - Nashville Music Pros". Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- Isaacs. "Jimmy Yeary Joins The Isaacs". SingingNews.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-17. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- "Sonya Isaacs and Husband Jimmy Yeary Welcome a Baby Boy". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
- Brad Schmitt. "Sonya Isaacs healing from stillborn birth". Tennessean.com. Retrieved 2016-08-26.