Kevin Griffin

Kevin Griffin is a singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his role as the lead vocalist of Better Than Ezra and for his extensive songwriting contributions to numerous artists across multiple genres. After forming the alternative rock band Better Than Ezra in 1988, Kevin Griffin went on to achieve widespread recognition as the band’s lead vocalist and principal songwriter. The group’s 1995 single ‘Good’ became a breakthrough success, topping the Modern Rock Tracks chart for seven consecutive weeks. It also reached No.

His songwriting credits include multiple number-one hits, notably Howie Day’s ‘Collide’ in 2004 and Sugarland’s ‘Stuck Like Glue’ in 2010. Griffin has written or co-written for a diverse array of acclaimed artists such as Taylor Swift, Train, James Blunt, Christina Perri, Barenaked Ladies, Blondie, and Missy Higgins. A testament to his songwriting impact, Taylor Swift performed Better Than Ezra’s ‘Breathless’ during the ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ telethon in 2010. Griffin further diversified his career by co-founding the acclaimed Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, where he remains an active partner.

Kevin Griffin continues to be a driving force in the music industry, recognized for his enduring impact as a performer, prolific songwriter whose works have collectively sold tens of millions, and a visionary behind successful music ventures.