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William Stanley "Bear" Rinehart III[5] (born September 6, 1980; also known by the stage name Wilder Woods) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is a founding member and lead singer of the rock band, Needtobreathe. In 2019, he announced the launch of a solo career under the name Wilder Woods. His debut solo album was released on Atlantic Records in August 2019.[6]
Bear Rinehart | |
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![]() Rinehart in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | William Stanley Rinehart III |
Also known as | Wilder Woods |
Born | Greenville, South Carolina | September 6, 1980
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Instruments | |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Atlantic |
Member of | Needtobreathe |
Spouse | Mary Reames |
Website | iamwilderwoods |
In April 2019, Rinehart began releasing music under the name Wilder Woods, starting with the songs "Someday Soon" and "Sure Ain't". The stage name comes from the names of Rinehart's two oldest sons, Wilder and Woods.[4] His debut solo studio album was released in August 2019 by Atlantic Records.[7] The album debuted at No. 20 on Billboard Emerging Artists and No. 2 on Top Heatseekers. The album single "Supply & Demand" peaked at No. 27 on Adult Alternative Songs chart.[7] He has also been a featured artist on a variety of songs for acts like American Authors and others.[8][9]
In December 2019, Norwegian DJ Matoma, Michigan-born producer Petey Martin,[10] and Wilder Woods debuted the single "Keep It Simple".[11] An acoustic version and remix with Rayet followed in 2020.[12][13]
In February 2021, Rinehart independently released "sink our love now (work tape)" under his Wilder Woods moniker.[14] The demos "man made weather" and "heavenly light" debuted in the following months.[15][16] In April 2021, Rinehart released the work tapes ep which included the three songs.[17] Rinehart recorded each of the demos by himself in his home studio in Franklin, Tennessee.[18]
As a member of NEEDTOBREATHE, Rinehart was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015.
Rinehart is married to Mary Reames, with whom he has three sons.[4][19] Rinehart was also an accomplished college football wide receiver. A teammate of quarterback and current University of Florida head coach Billy Napier, the pair set numerous school records together at Furman University between 1999 and 2002.[20]
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Wilder Woods[21] |
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FEVER / SKY |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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US AAA [22] | |||
"Supply & Demand" | 2019 | — | Wilder Woods |
"Electric Woman" | — | ||
"Supply & Demand (Oliver Nelson & Tobtok Remix)" | — | ||
"Supply & Demand (Jean Tonique Remix)" | — | ||
"Someday Soon (Single Version)" | 2020 | — | |
"Keep It Simple" | 2019 | — | non-album single |
"sink our love now (work tape)" | 2021 | — | the work tapes ep |
"man made weather (work tape)" | — | ||
"heavenly light (work tape)" | — | ||
"Maestro (Tears Don't Lie)" | 2023 | 12 | FEVER / SKY |
"Get It Back" | — | ||
"Patience" | — | ||
"Maestro (Tears Don't Lie) [Stripped Sessions]" | — | ||
"Be Yourself (Stripped Sessions)" | — | ||
"Make Your Own Mistakes (Stripped Sessions)" | — | ||
"Bring It On Home To Me" | — | Discovered & Covered (Compilation Album by Various Artists) |
Year | Song | Director |
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2019 | "Someday Soon" | Gus Black |
"Sure Ain't" | Gus Black | |
"Electric Woman" | ? | |
"Supply & Demand" | Gus Black | |
"Light Shine In" | ? | |
2023 | "Maestro (Tears Don't Lie)" | Elliott Eicheldinger |
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