Jimmy Yeary
Jimmy Yeary is a Grammy-nominated, CMA and ACM Award-winning songwriter whose music has left a lasting mark on country storytelling. With more than 2,000 songs written and 10 #1 singles, his hits include Kenny Chesney’s “Till It’s Gone” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” Tim McGraw’s “I Called Mama,” Jake Owen’s “Anywhere With You,” and Drew Baldridge’s “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” His poignant anthem “I Drive Your Truck” — inspired by the father of a fallen soldier — earned both the CMA and ACM Song of the Year honors. Jimmy’s songwriting credits also include beloved tracks for Martina McBride (“I’m Gonna Love You Through It”), LeAnn Rimes (“Give”), George Strait (“Cold Beer Conversation”), and Joe Diffie (“In Another World”), among many others. Beyond the charts, he’s known as one of the most engaging speakers in the country, drawing on lessons from his music career to inspire creativity, connection, and purpose in teams and organizations nationwide.