Jimmy Yeary | |
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.jpg) Jimmy Yeary 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 | |
James Earl Yeary (born inHillsboro, Ohio) is an Americancountry music singer and songwriter.
In 1994, Yeary moved toNashville, Tennessee, to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed toAtlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released.[1]
Through the assistance ofPaul Worley andWally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits areJoe 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", andLee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck". He has sung lead forShenandoah[2] andThe Isaacs.[3]
Yeary is married to country singerSonya Isaacs. The couple have two sons born 2011 and 2015[4] and a daughter born in 2017.[5]
