David Hodges – Grammy-Winning, Multi-Platinum Songwriter, Producer & Songwriter City Partner
David Hodges is a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter and producer whose work has sold more than 65 million records worldwide. A founding member of the rock band Evanescence, David co-wrote the global hit “My Immortal”, launching a career that has spanned multiple genres and over a decade of writing for some of the biggest names in music.
His #1 singles include “My Immortal” and "Bring Me To Life" (Evanescence), “A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri — featured in The Twilight Saga), “Because of You” (Kelly Clarkson), “See You Again” (Carrie Underwood), “Miss Me More” (Kelsea Ballerini), and Ed Sheeran’s “2Step”.
Beyond his chart-toppers, David’s songs have been recorded by Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Lady A, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jason Mraz, Daughtry, Blink-182, Ben Rector, Switchfoot, and many others, reflecting his rare ability to bridge rock, pop, and country with equal impact.
Known for his emotive melodies and cinematic storytelling, David brings a unique perspective to every project and performance. As a Songwriter City partner, he delivers unforgettable shows for corporate events, private gatherings, and special performances, blending his hit songs with the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped them.
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Bring Grammy-winning, multi-platinum hitmaker David Hodges to your stage. With #1 singles like “My Immortal”, “A Thousand Years”, “Because of You”, and “2Step”, plus songs recorded by artists from Kelly Clarkson to Ed Sheeran, David delivers powerful music, captivating stories, and a one-of-a-kind experience for corporate, private, keynote, and conference events.
David Hodges
Songwriter | Producer | Storyteller
David Hodges is a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter and producer whose work has sold more than 65 million records worldwide.
A founding member of Evanescence, David co-wrote the global hits “My Immortal” and “Bring Me to Life,” launching a career that has spanned multiple genres and established him as one of the most respected creative voices in music. His catalog also includes chart-topping songs such as Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again,” Kelsea Ballerini’s “Miss Me More,” and Ed Sheeran’s "Camera.”
Over the course of his career, David’s songs have been recorded by artists including Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Lady A, Blink-182, Daughtry, Jason Mraz, Ben Rector, Switchfoot, and many others, reflecting his rare ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
Beyond the music, David is known for his thoughtful perspective on creativity, innovation, perseverance, adaptation, and the power of storytelling. Whether participating in a keynote session, fireside chat, songwriter round, or panel discussion, he combines hit songs, behind-the-scenes stories, audience interaction, and conversation to create meaningful and engaging experiences.
Through his songs, stories, and Q&A discussions, David can explore themes such as creativity, collaboration, resilience, change, artificial intelligence, and the evolving role of human creativity in a rapidly changing world.
Authentic, insightful, and highly engaging, David brings audiences inside the creative process while offering a unique perspective on the ideas and experiences that shape both great songs and successful organizations.
