David Hodges is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY and BMI award-winning writer and record producer. He was a founding member of Evanescence and has been penning hits with and for renowned artists for over nearly two decades. His #1 singles include “Bring Me To Life” and “My Immortal” (Evanescence), “A Thousand Years” (Christina Perri for Twilight), “Because of You” (Kelly Clarkson), “Dear Hate” (Maren Morris and Vince Gill), "See You Again" (Carrie Underwood), “Miss Me More” (Kelsea Ballerini), and “Atlas Falls” (Shinedown). David is one of the most sought after multi-genre songwriters in the world, with releases by Keith Urban, 5 Seconds of Summer, Blink 182, Weezer, Dan + Shay, Avril Lavigne, Jason Mraz, and more. He is currently working with Ed Sheeran, Christina Perri, Ben Rector, and more. www.milkhoneysilo.com/david-hodgesIG: @hodgesmusicSpotify: David HodgesCheck out the new Ed Sheeran album = Michael’s album Work Hard And Be Nice is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn ParmenterIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network  Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Mandy Pennington for Resonate RecordingsAdditional Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio