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Sam Hunt is an American singer and songwriter who has 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 who played quarterback for two universities.

He rose to fame with his debut album Montevallo in 2014, which broke several chart records and earned him numerous awards and nominations.

He has since released two more albums, Southside in 2020 and Between the Pines in 2022, and has collaborated with artists like Ingrid Andress, Carrie Underwood, and Lil Nas X.

Profile

• Full name: Samuel Lowry Hunt
• Date of birth: December 8, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Cedartown, Georgia, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer, songwriter
• Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
• Parents: Allen Hunt (father), Joan Hunt (mother)
• Siblings: Ben Hunt (brother), Van Hunt (brother)
• Spouse: Hannah Lee Fowler (m. 2017)
• Children: Lucy Louise Hunt (daughter), Lowry Lee Hunt (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Sam Hunt was born on December 8, 1984, in Cedartown, Georgia, to Allen Hunt, an insurance agent, and Joan Hunt, a teacher.

He is 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 love for sports, especially football and baseball. He played both sports in high school and was named the Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2002.

He attended Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in philosophy and playing as a quarterback for the Blue Raiders.

He also became interested in music and learned to play the guitar. He graduated in 2007 with a business degree in economics.

He then transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he continued to play football for the Blazers.

He also attended a football training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 but decided not to pursue a professional sports career.

Personal Life

Sam Hunt met Hannah Lee Fowler, a nurse, in 2008, when he was still a college student. They had a long and rocky relationship, with many breakups and reconciliations.

Hunt wrote many songs about her, including the entire Montevallo album named after her hometown in Alabama.

He proposed to her in 2016 and married her in 2017 in a private ceremony in Cedartown. They have two children: a daughter named Lucy Louise, born in 2019, and a son named Lowry Lee, born in 2021.

Career

Sam Hunt started his music career as a songwriter for other artists, such as Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, and Billy Currington.

He moved to Nashville in 2008 and signed with MCA Nashville in 2014. He released his first EP, X2C, in August 2014, which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on the Top Country Albums charts.

He then released his first album, Montevallo, in October 2014, which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top Country Albums charts.

The album spawned four number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart: “Leave the Night On,” “Take Your Time,” “House Party,” and “Break Up in a Small Town.”

The album also received critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 3 million copies and earning Hunt several awards and nominations.

Hunt 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 debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top Country Albums charts.

The album featured the hit single “Body Like a Back Road,” which broke the record for the longest-running number one on the Hot Country Songs chart with 34 weeks. The album also included the singles “Kinfolks,” “Hard to Forget,” and “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s”.

Hunt released his third album, Between the Pines, in October 2022, which debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top Country Albums charts.

The album was a collection of acoustic versions of his previous songs and some new ones. The album featured the single “Wishful Drinking,” a duet with Ingrid Andress, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2023.

Hunt is known for his innovative and genre-blending style, incorporating R&B, pop, and hip-hop elements into his country music.

He is also praised for his songwriting skills, often reflecting on his experiences and emotions. He has been described as one of the country music industry’s most influential and successful artists.

Awards

Some of the awards that Sam Hunt has received are:

• American Music Award for New Artist of the Year in 2015.
• CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year for “Leave the Night On” in 2015.
• Billboard Music Award for Top Country Song for “Body Like a Back Road” in 2018.
• Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year for “Body Like a Back Road” in 2018.
• Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Wishful Drinking” with Ingrid Andress in 2023.

Net Worth

Sam Hunt has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2022. His primary source of income is his music career, but he also earns from endorsements, merchandise, and tours. He has endorsed brands such as Bud Light, Bose, and Under Armour.

Controversy

Sam Hunt has faced some controversies in his personal and professional life. In 2019, he was arrested for driving under the influence and having an open container in his car.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days of probation, a $1,200 fine, and alcohol safety classes.

He apologized to his fans and said he was embarrassed by his mistake. He also wrote a song about the incident called “Drinkin’ Too Much,” which he released on his website.

In 2022, his wife filed for divorce from him, accusing him of “inappropriate marital conduct” and “adultery” while she was pregnant with their first child.

She also sought full custody of their children and alimony. However, they later reconciled and called off the divorce.

Hunt said he was grateful for his wife’s forgiveness and love and that they were working on their marriage.

Social Media

• Instagram: @samhuntmusic
• Twitter: @SamHuntMusic

Discography

• X2C (EP, 2014)
• Montevallo (Album, 2014)
• Southside (Album, 2020)
• Between 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)
• “Downtown’s Dead” (Single)

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