Josh Kear – Grammy-Winning Nashville Songwriter & Songwriter City Partner
Josh Kear is the only songwriter in Grammy history to win Best Country Song three times — for Lady A’s “Need You Now”, Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats”, and “Blown Away”. His career boasts multiple CMA, ACM, and ASCAP Song of the Year honors, including the global smash “Need You Now”, which spent 14 weeks at #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart and 5 weeks at #1 on the country charts.
With a remarkable 18 #1 singles to his name, Josh has written chart-toppers such as Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" and "Blown Away", Dierks Bentley's "Drunk On A Plane" and "Woman, Amen", Tim McGraw’s “Highway Don’t Care”, Lainey Wilson's "Watermelon Moonshine" and Luke Bryan’s “Most People Are Good”, which held the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks.
His songs have been recorded by an impressive roster of artists including Keith Urban, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Puth, Martina McBride, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, Jimmie Buffett, Labrinth, and many more.
Beyond his extraordinary songwriting talent, Josh is a captivating storyteller, singer, and live performer. Whether at an intimate private dinner, a large-scale corporate event, or a major conference, he knows how to connect with audiences through the powerful stories behind his songs.
Josh has been a Songwriter City partner from the very beginning, and we’re honored to call him a friend.
Book Josh Kear for Your Next Event!
Experience the only songwriter in Grammy history to win Best Country Song three times. With 18 #1 hits — including “Need You Now” and “Before He Cheats” — Josh delivers a compelling mix of chart-topping music, masterful storytelling, and engaging stage presence for corporate, private, keynote, and conference audiences.
📩 Email info@songwritercity.com to book Josh.
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