Busbee

For the surname (and people with the name), see Busbee (surname).

Busbee
Birth nameMichael James Ryan Busbee[1][2]
Born(1976-06-18)June 18, 1976
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
OriginSan Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 2019(2019-09-29) (aged 43)[3]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[4]
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
  • publisher
  • record executive
Years active2000–2019

Michael James Ryan Busbee (June 18, 1976 – September 29, 2019), known professionally as Busbee, was an American songwriter, record producer, publisher, record executive, and multi-instrumentalist.[1] He was known for his work in both pop music and country music, having written for acts including 5 Seconds of Summer, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Trisha Yearwood, Daughtry, and the Fray.

  1. ^ a b "Results for Busbee, Michael James Ryan". BMI. Archived from the original on October 18, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (May 24, 2016). "How Busbee Went From Jazz Scholar to Country Rebel". Rollingstone.com.
  3. ^ Laffer, Lauren (September 30, 2019). "Acclaimed Songwriter and Producer busbee Dead at 43". Sounds Like Nashville.
  4. ^ "Busbee, Grammy-nominated country and pop songwriter, dies at 43". Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2022.