Dave Haywood is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a member of the country music group Lady A. Born on July 5, 1982, in Augusta, Georgia, he plays guitar and piano and contributes to the group's harmonies. Lady A gained fame with hits like "Need You Now" and "I Run to You," earning multiple awards, including Grammy Awards. In addition to his work with Lady A, Haywood has collaborated with various artists and songwriters in the country music industry. He is recognized for his contributions to songwriting and has been involved in producing music for the group and other artists.