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] In 2024, he released his first non-children's solo record Shelters.
Josh Lovelace | |
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 Josh Lovelace at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN on November 19, 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass, accordion, organ, banjo |
| Website | joshlovelacemusic |
Career
editNeedtobreathe
editIn 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, Hard Love, Out of Body, Into the Mystery, and Caves.[2]
Young Folk
editIn 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]
He followed up the album with two additional releases for families. Growing Up released in 2019 and Moonwalking released in 2022.
Shelters
editLovelace released Shelters, his first solo record outside of children's music on October 27, 2024.
Discography
editWith Needtobreathe
edit- The Reckoning (2011)
- Rivers in the Wasteland (2014)
- Hard Love (2016)
- Out of Body (2020)
- Into the Mystery (2021)
- Caves (2023)
As Young Folk
edit- Young Folk (2017)
- Growing Up (2019)
- Moonwalking (2022)
As solo artist
edit- Shelters (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Needtobreathe's Josh Lovelace Branches Out To Children's Music in Solo Debut". NPR.org. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Josh Lovelace | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Josh Lovelace Release 'Daddy's Beard'; New Album 'Young Folk' Out 11/17". Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Josh Lovelace Sings a Song For His Kids, With Sharon & Bram". Zooglobble. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ "Stocking Stuffer Alert! Kids Music Parents Will Love Too". Southern Living. Retrieved January 26, 2018.