John Raymond Hubbell (June 1, 1879 – December 13, 1954) was an influential American composer, lyricist, and conductor, best remembered for his popular song "Poor Butterfly." Born in Urbana, Ohio, Hubbell pursued music studies in Chicago, where he formed a dance band and worked as a staff arranger and pianist for Charles K. Harris Publishers. His career in stage musicals began with "Chow Chow" in 1902, later renamed "The Runaways," which enjoyed success in both Chicago and New York.

Hubbell became a prominent figure in the early 20th-century musical theater scene, composing music for the Ziegfeld Follies from 1911 to 1917 and serving as the musical director for the New York Hippodrome in 1915. He contributed to over 30 shows, collaborating with various lyricists, including Robert B. Smith, George V. Hobart, and Anne Caldwell. His notable works include "The Big Show," which featured "Poor Butterfly," and the 1928 musical "Three Cheers," starring Will Rogers.

A founding member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1914, Hubbell held leadership roles within the organization, including head of the membership committee and treasurer. He retired to Miami, Florida, after his last Broadway work and passed away following a stroke in 1954. His legacy continues through the ASCAP Foundation Raymond Hubbell Award, established by his widow to support music composition students.