Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence ( born January 27, 1968 in Atlanta, Texas) is an American country singer.
Life
Lawrence grew up in a large family in rural Arkansas. He sang in the church choir and learned to play the guitar. In 1988, he broke off his college studies to enter as the lead singer in a band. Two years later he moved to Nashville to gain a foothold in the local music scene. As an unknown young musicians he had to initially keep up with odd jobs. Through successful participation in talent contests he gained additional income. After a few months he received an engagement at a local radio show. A little later he graduated with the Atlantic label from a recording contract.
Career
In the first months of 1991, his debut album was produced. On May 31, 1991 Lawrence was attacked in the company of an acquaintance of three young muggers and shot four times. This additional publicity reached his first single Sticks And Stones in no time number one on the country charts. The eponymous album sold almost a million copies and went gold.
In 1992, he undertook extensive tours. This year he was awarded the ACM Award for the best young musician. His second album, Alibis published in 1993 reached platinum status within the shortest time. Three single releases managed to number one on the country charts. Tracy Lawrence proved to be a serious competitor of the superstars Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and George Strait. The Singles Texas Tornado in 1995 and created by Time Marches On 1996 more number - one hits.
In 1997 he made negative headlines as indicated by his newlywed wife for assault. There was a temporary suspension of his record contract. Already in mid- 1998, he was but again represented in the charts. From the mid- 1990s, Lawrence began to work as a producer. He participated initially in creating your own albums, he later also produced other musicians. Lawrence is also involved in charity events such as "The Annual Better Life Foundation". In early 2007 came his album "For The Love", on which a duet with the " 3 Doors Down " - Singer Brad Arnold is found.