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]
Josh Lovelace | |
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![]() Josh Lovelace at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, TN on November 19, 2017 | |
Background information | |
Born | Knoxville, Tennessee |
Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboard, drums, guitar, bass, accordion, organ, banjo |
Website | joshlovelacemusic |
In 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, Live from the Woods, and Hard Love.[2]
In 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]