Joy Byers (1934–2017) was an American songwriter best known for her work with Elvis Presley, and she was married to the renowned record producer Bob Johnston (1932–2015). The couple married in 1964 and settled in Nashville, Tennessee, where they collaborated on numerous songs, including hits for Timi Yuro and multiple tracks for Elvis Presley films between 1964 and 1968.

Johnston later claimed that many songs officially credited to his wife, such as "It Hurts Me," "Let Yourself Go," and "What's A Matter Baby," were actually co-written or solely written by him due to contractual obligations with publishers like Hill and Range. Despite these retrospective claims, Byers is officially recognized in discographies as the songwriter for at least 16 songs featured in Presley's movies, as well as hits for artists like Brenda Lee, Marty Robbins, and Aretha Franklin.

• Joy Byers: Born Joyce Alene Byers (May 17, 1934 – May 10, 2017); survived by son Kevin, three grandchildren, and two nieces.

• Bob Johnston: Born Donald William Johnston (May 14, 1932 – August 14, 2015); famous for producing albums by Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Leonard Cohen.

• Key Controversy: Johnston stated he wrote many songs credited to Byers to navigate competitive song submission processes for Presley's films, though no formal documentation supports these retroactive changes.

• Notable Works: "It Hurts Me" (Elvis Presley, 1964), "What's A Matter Baby" (Timi Yuro, 1962), and "Gardenias in Her Hair" (Marty Robbins, 1967).