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United States Bear Rinehart is a Grammy-nominated musician, known as the lead singer of NEEDTOBREATHE, who also pursues a solo career under the name Wilder Woods, showcasing his versatility as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
NEEDTOBREATHE, with Bear Rinehart, collaborated with MCA on select music and projects, with "Momma Loves Me" being the first release.
Bear Rinehart collaborated with American Authors as a featured artist.
Bear Rinehart collaborated with Mercyme as a featured artist.
Bear Rinehart collaborated with John Mark McMillan as a featured artist.
Bear Rinehart inked a publishing deal with Creative Nation, in partnership with PULSE Music Group.
Bear Rinehart signed to PULSE Music Group's rosters through a partnership with Creative Nation.
Bear Rinehart authored "Momma Loves Me," a song that brought together two generations of Southern musicians, The Red Clay Strays and NEEDTOBREATHE, for a collaboration.
NEEDTOBREATHE partnered with For Others as the official charity partner for their 38-date Into The Mystery Tour, and donated seven-figure sums.
NEEDTOBREATHE made seven-figure donations to OneWorld Health, alongside their partnership with For Others.
NEEDTOBREATHE, with Bear Rinehart, engaged in collaborations with Carly Pearce.
NEEDTOBREATHE, with Bear Rinehart, engaged in collaborations with Old Dominion.
Matoma, Petey Martin, and Wilder Woods (Bear Rinehart) debuted the single "Keep It Simple" in December 2019.
Petey Martin, Matoma, and Wilder Woods (Bear Rinehart) debuted the single "Keep It Simple" in December 2019.
An acoustic version and remix of "Keep It Simple" with Rayet followed in 2020.
Wilder Woods (Bear Rinehart) enlisted Jim James for the new single 'Time On My Hands', released October 2024.
Wilder Woods (Bear Rinehart) and Anna Graves collaborated on the single 'Offering', released November 2024.
William Stanley “Bear” Rinehart III was born on September 6, 1980, in Greenville, South Carolina. He is a founding member and the lead singer of the rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, a group he has been active with since 1998. Beyond his contributions to NEEDTOBREATHE, Rinehart extended his musical career with a solo project in 2019, adopting the stage name Wilder Woods. The name Wilder Woods is derived from his two eldest sons, Wilder and Woods, highlighting a personal connection to this creative endeavor.
Rinehart’s career is marked by consistent musical output and critical recognition. With NEEDTOBREATHE, he has released multiple studio albums, including “Daylight” (2006), “The Heat” (2007), “The Outsiders” (2009), “The Reckoning” (2011), “Rivers in the Wasteland” (2014), “Hard Love” (2016), “Out of Body” (2020), “Into the Mystery” (2021), and “Caves” (2023). A significant milestone in his career with the band was a Grammy Award nomination in 2015. His solo career as Wilder Woods commenced with the release of singles “Someday Soon” and “Sure Ain’t” in April 2019, followed by his self-titled debut solo album in August 2019 under Atlantic Records. This album achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 20 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart and No. 2 on Top Heatseekers. The album’s single, “Supply & Demand,” reached No. 19 on the Adult Alternative Songs chart. He continued his solo work with “FEVER / SKY” in March 2023 via Dualtone Records, dedicating it to his third son, Waters.
In addition to his band and solo projects, Rinehart has engaged in various collaborations, demonstrating his broad artistic interests. He has been a featured artist on tracks with other musicians, including American Authors, Mercyme, and John Mark McMillan. He also independently released “sink our love now (work tape)” in February 2021 under his Wilder Woods moniker, followed by “man made weather” and “heavenly light.” These independent releases were compiled into “the work tapes ep” in April 2021, recorded in his home studio in Franklin, Tennessee. His third Wilder Woods album, “CURIOSO,” is scheduled for release in February 2025.
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