Amy Lee and Josh Hartzler’s relationship began shortly after she broke up with Seether’s Shaun Morgan in 2005. The couple dated for two years before getting married in 2007. They are now parents to a son named Jack Lion Hartzler.
Through the years, Hartzler took the attention of some Amy Lee fans due to their ongoing relationship and his work with the singer. So, let’s take a look at what we know about the Evanescence frontwoman’s husband!
Hartzler: Songwriter And Mental Health Counselor
Josh Hartzler has a background in psychology, having studied at Arkansas Baptist College. Despite being a mental health counselor, he had an interest in music, leading him to write songs for a few names in the industry.
The songwriter collaborated with the likes of Chris Daughtry and David Hodges for years to create songs such as ‘What To Know About Now,’ ‘Crowd Of Me,’ ‘Fly,’ and ‘Thursday.’ He also appeared as a co-writer in some of Trading Yesterday’s albums.
Award-Winning Collaborations With Lee
Hartzler’s songwriting went beyond his works with Daughtery and Hodges. He co-wrote songs for Lee’s 2016 children’s album ‘Dream Too Much,’ including ‘The End Of The Book’ and ‘If You’re A Star.’ This album received positive recognition and won awards like the 2016 Family Choice Awards and Parents’ Choice Awards.
The Beginning Of Lee And Hartzler’s Relationship
Before they became a couple, Amy Lee and Josh Hartzler knew each other as friends. Still, Lee had feelings for Hartzler even while in a relationship with someone else.
Their romantic relationship began around November 2005, following the end of the Evanescence vocalist’s relationships with Ben Moody and Shaun Morgan, respectively. The couple got engaged and married in 2007.
Hartzler’s Influence On Lee’s Music
Amy Lee ran into her now-husband at a party in the early 2000s and wrote the song ‘Good Enough’ for him in the following weeks. After that, a few of her other songs also took inspiration from Hartzler.
This included the well-known track ‘Bring Me To Life,’ written about Hartzler when Lee was in another relationship, and ‘Taking Over Me.’
Hartzler’s Contribution To Evanescence’s Visuals
In addition to songwriting and counseling, Hartzler has gone into photography. He took promotional photos for Evanescence’s 2009 shows and created the cover for their album ‘The Bitter Truth.’ His involvement also extended to the video production for ‘Wasted On You.’
