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Bear Rinehart      

Singer-Songwriter & Guitarist; Founding Member of Needtobreathe

William Stanley "Bear" Rinehart III (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.

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. His debut solo studio album was released in August 2019 by Atlantic Records. 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. He has also been a featured artist on a variety of songs for acts like American Authors and others.

As a member of Needtobreathe, Rinehart was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2015.

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