Jimmy Layne Webb is an American songwriter who has written some of the most memorable and innovative music of his generation. From his initial musical success with "Up, Up, and Away," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," and "MacArthur Park" to his critically acclaimed solo albums, Webb has had an enduring influence on popular songwriting. His songs have been recorded or performed by the world's biggest performers, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan. According to BMI, his song "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is the third most performed song in the last fifty years. He is the only artist to have ever received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.