Sam Hunt is an American singer-songwriter who revolutionized the country music genre with his unique blend of R&B, pop, and hip-hop influences.
He is also a former college football player, having played quarterback for two universities.
He shot to fame in 2014 with his debut album Montevallo, which broke multiple chart records and earned him numerous awards and nominations.
He has since released two more albums, 2020’s Southside and 2022’s Between the Pines, and collaborated with artists including Ingrid Andress, Carrie Underwood and Lil Nas X.
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- Full name: Samuel Lowry Hunt
- Date of Birth: December 8, 1984
- Age: 40
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Cedartown, Georgia, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Parents: Allen Hunter (father), Joan Hunter (mother)
- Siblings: Ben Hunter (younger brother), Van Hunter (younger brother)
- Spouse: Hannah Lee Fowler (married in 2017)
- Children: Lucy Louise Hunter (daughter), Lori Lee Hunter (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
Sam Hunt was born on December 8, 1984 in Cedartown, Georgia. His father, Allen Hunt, was an insurance agent, and his mother, Joan Hunt, was a teacher.
He was the eldest of three sons, followed by Ben and Van Hunt. He grew up in a rural and religious environment, attending church regularly and singing in the choir.
He also developed a keen interest in sports, especially football and baseball, and played both sports in high school, being named Offensive Player of the Year in 2002.
He attended Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in philosophy, and played quarterback for the Blue Raiders.
He also developed an interest in music and learned to play the guitar. In 2007, he graduated with a business degree in economics.
He then transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham and continued to play football for the Pioneers.
He also attended football camp with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 but decided not to pursue professional sports.
personal life
Sam Hunt met nurse Hannah Lee Fowler when he was a college student in 2008. Their relationship was long and turbulent, with multiple on-and-off relationships.
Hunter wrote many songs for her, including an entire Montevallo album named after her hometown of Alabama.
He proposed to her in 2016 and married her in a private ceremony in Cedartown in 2017. They have two children: a daughter named Lucy Louise, born in 2019, and a son named Lori Lee, born in 2021.
Profession
Sam Hunt began his music career by writing songs for other artists such as Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, and Billy Crichton.
He moved to Nashville in 2008 and signed with MCA Nashville Records in 2014. He released his first EP, X2C, in August 2014, which peaked at #36 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on the Hot Country Albums chart.
He then released his first album, Montevallo, in October 2014, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Country Albums chart.
The album spawned four number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart: “Let the Night Go On,” “Take Your Time,” “Family Gathering” and “Break up in a small town.”
The album also received critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over three million copies and earning Hunter several awards and nominations.
Hunter continued to release singles and collaborate with other artists such as Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and Lil Nas X.
He released his second album, Southside, in April 2020, which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Hot Country Albums chart.
This album contains the hit singles “The body is like a path,“It broke the record of 34 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The album also included the single “Relatives”, “Unforgettable” and “Breaking up was easy in the 90s.”
In October 2022, Hunter released his third album, Between the Pines, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
The album includes acoustic versions of his previous songs and some new songs. “Drink as you wish,” duet with Ingrid Andress, nominated for a 2023 Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
Hunter is known for his innovative and genre-blending style, incorporating elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop into his country music.
He is also widely praised for his songwriting skills, which often reflect his experiences and emotions. He is regarded as one of the most influential and successful artists in country music.
Awards
Some of the awards Sam Hunt has received include:
- 2015 American Music Award for New Artist of the Year.
- In 2015, he won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year for “Leave the Night On”.
- “Body Like a Back Road” won the 2018 Billboard Music Award for Best Country Song.
- In 2018, “Body Like a Back Road” won the Academy of Country Music’s Single Record of the Year Award.
- In 2023, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration with Ingrid Andress on “Wishful Drinking”.
net worth
As of 2022, Sam Hunt’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. His main source of income is from his music career, but he also makes money through endorsements, merchandise, and touring. He has endorsed brands such as Bud Light, Bose, and Under Armour.
dispute
Sam Hunt has faced some controversy in his personal and professional life. In 2019, he was arrested for DUI and having an uncovered container in his car.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days of probation, a $1,200 fine and to attend an alcohol safety course.
He apologized to his fans and said he was ashamed of his mistake. He also wrote a song about the incident, titled “Drinking too much alcohol” and published the article on his website.
In 2022, his wife filed for divorce, accusing him of “Inappropriate marital behavior” and”adultery“She was pregnant with their first child at the time.
She also asked for full custody of her children and alimony. However, the two later reconciled and annulled their divorce.
Hunter said he is grateful for his wife’s forgiveness and love and they are working to make their marriage work.
social media
- Instagram: @samhuntmusic
- Twitter: @SamHuntMusic
Discography
- X2C (EP, 2014)
- Montevallo (album, 2014)
- South Side (album, 2020)
- Among the Pines (album, 2022)
- “Raised on It” (single, 2013)
- “Leave the Night On” (single, 2014)
- “Take Your Time” (single, 2014)
- “House Party” (single, 2015)
- “Break Up in a Small Town” (single, 2015)
- “Make You Miss Me” (single, 2016)
- “Body Like a Back Road” (Single, 2017)
- “Dead Silence Downtown” (single)
