Jimmy Yeary
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Jimmy Yeary (center) with Shenandoah in July 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Hillsboro, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Shenandoah |
Jimmy Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter.
In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released.[1]
Through the assistance of Paul Worley and Wally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits are Joe 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", and Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck". He has sung lead for Shenandoah[2] and The Isaacs.[3]
Yeary is married to country singer Sonya Isaacs. The couple had a son, Ayden James Yeary, on July 26, 2011.[4]