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Bo Rineheart
Rinehart performing with NEEDTOBREATHE in 2008
Background information
Birth nameNathaniel Bryant Rinehart
Also known asCoy Roy
Born (1981-12-31) December 31, 1981 (age 42)
Conway, South Carolina, US
Genresart rock[1]
Instruments
Years active1998–present
Formerly ofNeedtobreathe
SpouseLindsey Strickland
Website

Nathaniel Bryant "Bo" Rineheart (born December 31;1981; also known by the moniker Coy Roy) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist, and a founding member of the rock band Needtobreathe. In 2020, he left the band and began a solo project under the name Coy Roy in 2022.

Career

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From its inception in 1998[2] until 2020[3], Rineheart was a member of Needtobreathe. As a member, Rinehart played guitar, banjo, mandolin, and provided background vocals.[3][4] He was also a primary songwriter[4] and noted by the band as having a "major role in every aspect of Needtobreathe."[3] Rinehart stated that he stepped away because the touring lifestyle "wasn't conducive to the life he wanted to live,"[5] and the combination of that with his substance abuse issues at the time were a "toxic combination."[6] While working with Needtobreathe, Rinehart was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015 for the song "Multiplied" which he co-wrote with his brother, Bear Rinehart.[7] The band has had success on both secular and Christian charts.[8]

Rineheart began independently releasing new music under the name Coy Roy in 2022. The name was inspired by lyrics from the Paul Simon song "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover": "You just slip out the back, Jack / Make a new plan, Stan / You don't need to be coy, Roy / Just get yourself free."[6]

On September 9, 2022, Rinehart released his first single as Coy Roy.[9] Called "I'm Right Here," the song is a conversion between his adult self and himself at 6 years old.[10] His second single, "Doing the Best I Can," was released on April 7, 2023, and is about dealing with childhood sexual abuse as an adult.[6] Two more singles, "What Love Is" and "Breakdown," followed in 2024.[11][12]

On September 10, 2022, Rinehart made his debut live performance as Coy Roy at Davis House Child Advocacy Center's annual "Button Ball" gala.[5] He is also working as a spokesperson for the advocacy center.[10]

Rinehart has an art studio where he draws and paints.[10] He created the covers for Needtobreathe albums Daylight,[13] Live from the Woods,[14] and Acoustic Live, Vol. 1.[15]

Personal Life

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Rinehart grew up as one of three pastor's kids in Possum Kingdom, South Carolina.[16] He has one brother, William "Bear" Rinehart III (born 1980) and one sister, Hannah Rinehart (born 1983).[17] As a child, Rinehart was a victim of sexual abuse, starting at the age of six.[6][10]

Rinehart was homeschooled.[6] He attended Clemson University, where he studied architecture and art.[18][19]

He is married to Lindsey Strickland, with whom he has two children.[5][17]

Discography

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Albums

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As a member of Needtobreathe

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Singles

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As Coy Roy

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List of singles, showing year released
Title Year
"I'm Right Here" 2022
"Doing the Best I Can/Ruminating Thoughts" 2023
"What Love Is" 2024
"Breakdown"

Music videos

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Year Song Director
2022 "I'm Right Here" Bo Rinehart
2023 "Doing the Best I Can"

Notes

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1.^ Rinehart has writing credits for five of the eleven songs: "Alive," "Hang On," "Banks," "Riding High," and "Seasons."[20]

References

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  1. ^ Reports, Herald (2022-09-07). "Rinehart, co-founder of Needtobreathe, to perform as 'Coy Roy' at Davis House show". Williamson Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  2. ^ "NEEDTOBREATHE". The Vogue. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  3. ^ a b c Longs, Herb (2020-04-21). "Bo Rinehart Exits NEEDTOBREATHE". TCB. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  4. ^ a b Lytle, Phill (2020-08-28). "Review: NEEDTOBREATHE - Out of Body - Rambling Ever On". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  5. ^ a b c Paulson, Dave (2022-09-08). "Bo Rinehart: Former Needtobreathe guitarist steps out as a solo artist, and abuse survivor". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  6. ^ a b c d e Watts, Cindy (2023-04-06). "Bo Rinehart Channels Abuse and Addiction to Release 'Doing the Best I Can' Under New Name". People.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  7. ^ "57th Annual GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  8. ^ "Needtobreathe | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  9. ^ Reports, Herald (2022-09-07). "Rinehart, co-founder of Needtobreathe, to perform as 'Coy Roy' at Davis House show". Williamson Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  10. ^ a b c d Sanders, Forrest (2022-09-17). "Bo Rinehart, founding member of NeedtoBreathe, shares story of childhood sexual abuse, encourages counseling". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  11. ^ What Love Is by Coy Roy on Apple Music, 2024-02-01, retrieved 2024-10-05
  12. ^ Breakdown by Coy Roy on Apple Music, 2024-09-16, retrieved 2024-10-05
  13. ^ "NEEDTOBREATHE – Daylight". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  14. ^ "NEEDTOBREATHE – Live From The Woods At Fontanel". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  15. ^ Acoustic Live, Vol. 1 - Needtobreathe | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-10-06
  16. ^ Taylor, Peter Lane. "Hard Love: What America's Most Popular Band You've Never Heard Of Wants To Teach Every Entrepreneur". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  17. ^ a b "Sandra-R-Rinehart - User Trees - Genealogy.com". www.genealogy.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  18. ^ "Needtobreathe Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  19. ^ "About". BO RINEHART STUDIO. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  20. ^ "NEEDTOBREATHE – Out Of Body". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-10-05.