Josh Lovelace

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Josh Lovelace
Josh Lovelace at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN on November 19, 2017
Josh Lovelace at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN on November 19, 2017
Background information
BornKnoxville, Tennessee
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass, accordion, organ, banjo
Websitejoshlovelacemusic.com

Josh Lovelace is a singer, songwriter and musician best known as the keyboardist for the rock band Needtobreathe. In 2017, he made his solo debut with his family-album Young Folk.[1]

Career[edit]

Needtobreathe[edit]

In 2011, Lovelace began playing keys with Needtobreathe. Since then he's toured with the band and played on the albums The Reckoning, Rivers in the Wasteland, Live from the Woods, and Hard Love.[2]

Solo / Young Folk[edit]

In November 2017, Josh Lovelace released his solo family album Young Folk. Young Folk is the result of a lifelong passion for children's music, which inspired Josh to become a professional musician. Prior to recording, Lovelace became good friends with members of the group Sharon, Lois & Bram, and he considers them mentors.[3] Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison sing on Young Folk's "Sing a Song For Me".[4]

In addition to Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, Young Folk features guest appearances by Spirit Family Reunion, Ben Rector and Ellie Holcomb.[5]

Discography[edit]

With Needtobreathe[edit]

  • The Reckoning (2011)
  • Rivers in the Wasteland (2014)
  • Hard Love (2016)
  • Out of Body (2020)
  • Into the Mystery (2021)

As solo artist[edit]

  • Young Folk (2017)
  • Growing Up (2019)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Needtobreathe's Josh Lovelace Branches Out To Children's Music in Solo Debut". NPR.org. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. ^ "Josh Lovelace | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  3. ^ BWW News Desk. "Josh Lovelace Release 'Daddy's Beard'; New Album 'Young Folk' Out 11/17". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Josh Lovelace Sings a Song For His Kids, With Sharon & Bram". Zooglobble. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  5. ^ "Stocking Stuffer Alert! Kids Music Parents Will Love Too". Southern Living. Retrieved January 26, 2018.