Sara Lynn Evans (born February 5, 1971) is a country music singer and American songwriter.
Evans has released eight studio albums: Three Chords and Truth (1997), No Place That Far (1998), Born to Fly (2000) ), Restless (2003), Real Fine Place (2005), Stronger (2011), Slow Me Down (2014), Words (2017), plus one Christmas album, Christmas (2014). From his album, Born to Fly is the best-selling, double-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the delivery of two million copies. He has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard charts Hot Country Songs; while none of the singles from his debut album made the Top 40 there, he got his first major blow in late 1998-early 1999 with "No Place That Far", the second single from the album of the same name, which went to No. 1. 1. Four additional singles have reached No. 1 also: "Born to Fly" (2000-2001), "Suds in the Bucket" (2004), "A Real Fine Place to Begin" (2005), and "A Little Bit Stronger" (2010-2011) plus four more that reached the Top 10. Some of his singles have also crossed into Billboard Hot 100, where he has seven Top 40 entries. Evans also won one award each from Billboard, the Academy of Music Country , Country Music Association, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), and Dove Awards.
While Evans's debut album is defined by the influence of neotraditionalist country, much of the next material has taken on more elegant pop country productions, similar to Faith Hill and Martina McBride. Evans has teamed up with The Warren Brothers, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Mindy McCready, Lorrie Morgan, Phil Vassar, and Pat Green among others. She has covered songs by Edwin McCain ("I Can not Ask for More"), Bruce Hornsby ("Every Little Kiss"), Radney Foster ("An Excellent Place to Start"), Rod Stewart ("My Heart Can not Tell You No "), and Gavin DeGraw (" Not Over You ").
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Biography
Initial life and increased popularity
Evans was born in Boonville, Missouri, in 1971, and is from Wales, England, Ireland, and Native Americans. He grew up on a farm near New Franklin, Missouri, the eldest of seven children. At the age of five, he sings the weekend in his family band. At the age of eight, he was hit by a car in front of the family home, and his legs suffered multiple fractures. With months of recovery in a wheelchair, he continues to sing to help pay his medical bills. When she was 16 years old, she started performing in a nightclub near Columbia, Missouri, a show that lasted two years.
Evans moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1991 to become a country music artist. He met fellow musician Craig Schelske and left Nashville with him in 1992, moving to Oregon. They married in 1993. He returned to Nashville in 1995 and began recording a demo. Nashville songwriter Harlan Howard was impressed with his demo song "Tiger by the Tail". She decided to help her musical career, leading to a contract signed with RCA Nashville.
In 1997, Evans released his debut album for RCA, Three Chords and the Truth . Though none of the three singles ("True Lies," the title track, and "Shame About That") reached the Top 40 of the Billboard Song Hot Country Songs, the album received critical acclaim for its neotraditional. state voice. In 1998, Evans released his second album, No Place That Far . The album's main single, "Cryin 'Game," also failed to reach the Top 40. However, the single's song and second album title gave Evans his first Number One hit on the Hot Country Songs charts in March 1999. The album was finally Certified Gold by the RIAA, and produced an additional Top 40 country hit in "Fool, I'm a Woman."
Breakthrough with Born to Fly and Jump album
Evans's third studio album, Born to Fly, was released on October 10, 2000. He insisted on recruiting Seattle-based drummer drummer Matt Chamberlain (The Wallflowers, Edie Brickell), who brought a different sound to his music. The album's title track ("Born to Fly"), which was released as the lead single, was Number One hit on the Hot Country Songs charts. Three more singles were released from the album ("I Can not Ask More," "I Keep Looking," and "Saints & Angels"), the first two reach the Top 10, and the last being the Top 20. Born to Fly finally certified 2ÃÆ'â € "Platinum by the RIAA in 2004.
In 2001, Evans was the most nominated artist of the Country Music Association award with seven nominations overall, and he won his first CMA award when "Born to Fly" won the Video of the Year award, his first major industry award.
Evans released their fourth studio album, Restless, on August 19, 2003. The album's main single, "Backseat of a Greyhound Bus," was a Top 20 hit on the Hot Country Songs charts. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Top Country Album chart and at No. 1. 20 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first week sales of over 40,000 copies. "Perfect," the second single, was No. hit. 2 on the country charts. However, the album's third single, "Suds in the Bucket," was the most successful single; it became Evans' Number One first hit on the Hot Song Song chart and also his fifth Top 40 hit on Billboard Hot 100. In addition, it was one of the first ever to be certified Gold by the RIAA.. The fourth and final single, "Tonight," failed to reach the top 40 charts. Jumpy received a nomination at the 2005 Academy of Music Country Awards.
Success continues with Real Fine Place and Hits Largest
The fifth studio album Evans, Real Fine Place , was released on October 4, 2005. The album's main single, "A Fine Place Fine to Start," reached No. 1. 1 on the Country Hot Songs chart in 2005, and reached the Top 40 of Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album sold 130,000 copies in its first week, allowing it to debut at No. 1. 1 in the Top Country Album chart Billboard . "Cheatin '" was released as the second single from Real Fine Place and became a Top 10 hit, reaching No. 1. 9 on the Country Hot Songs chart. The album produced two additional singles charts in "Coalmine" (co-authored by Richie McDonald, lead singer Lonestar) and "You're Always Be My Baby" (Top 15 hits). Evans released a gift book that coincided with the album's fourth single. It was written by Evans, Tony Martin and Tom Shapiro, and also titled You Will Always Be My Baby . Several members of the Evans family sang backing vocals: his mom and dad, Patricia Boggs, and Jack Evans; his sister, Lesley Evans Lyons and Ashley Evans Simpson; and his brother, Matt Evans, who also served as a production assistant and wrote two songs.
On December 6, 2005, Evans released a compilation album Feels Like Home through the Cracker Barrel store. The album includes a live version of "Born to Fly" and an acoustic version of "No Place That Far." In 2006, Evans released another compilation album, Always There through Hallmark stores for Mother's Day. The album featured six of his favorite songs already released, including live versions of "Suds in the Bucket" and an acoustic version of "Born to Fly," as well as two new songs: "You Must Know Now" and "Brooklyn & Austin."
On May 23, 2006, Evans appeared on the 2006 ACM award show in Las Vegas, where he won his first ACM for Top Female Vocalist. R & amp; R also announced Evans as Female Vocalist of the Year in its 2006 Readers Poll.
On October 9, 2007, Evans released its first collection Greatest Hits . The compilation features four new tracks, including the opening single "As If," which is a Top 15 hit on the country charts. It was announced on October 15, 2007 that Evans will host the 41st Annual CMA Awards with LeAnn Rimes on November 7, 2007. The next two singles are released from the album ("Some Things Never Change" and "Love You With All My Heart"); the first was a Top 30 minor hit, while the latter became Evans's first single to fail to chart.
A libertarian Republican, Evans also showed support for Texas Congressman Ron Paul in the 2008 presidential election and became the leader of the "Rally For The Republic" on September 2, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the same day as the Republican National Convention in neighboring countries. St. Paul.
Evans has also been a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association, and has spoken widely on this subject, because he has been personally influenced by him. She also hosts a charity event, Fashion for Every Body, which features fashion shows, silent auctions and performances by Evans.
Stronger
The single "Low" was released to radio on September 29, 2008, to promote Billy: The Early Years (for the movie released October 10). The song is featured on the soundtrack of the movie which was released on October 7, 2008, and also includes other major state artists. "Low" debuted (and peaked) in the US Billboard Hot Country Song Song in No. 59 on October 12, 2008. It was only left on the chart for one week but returned for the second week in January 2009 in the same position before falling off the charts.
A book titled The Sweet By and By , written by Evans with author Rachel Hauck, was released on January 5, 2010. This is the first release of a four-book contract written with Thomas Nelson Fiction. The second book, Soft and Soft , was released January 14, 2011, and the third, Love Lifted Me , was released January 3, 2012.
Evans stated in a video post to his fan club on December 23, 2008, that he worked with his brother Matt Evans and producer Nathan Chapman on his sixth studio album. "Feels Just Like a Love Song", was released on July 20, 2009. The song debuted and peaked at No. 1. 59 in the US. Billboard Hot Country Songs Song; after spending two weeks on the chart, it crashed. It was intended as a lead-off single to Evans' sixth studio album, Stronger , but was later cut from the last playlist.
In 2009, ABC Daytime and SOAPnet sponsored the tour, directed by Evans, featuring performances throughout the summer. In addition, the soap artist makes an appearance on his show. Evans participates in gigs on the network, as well as air interstitial campaigns and online promotions.
At the end of 2009, Evans released a four-song Christmas EP, I'll Be Home for Christmas , to coincide with the 2009 Christmas tour. The EP includes the title track as well as "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Go Tell It on the Mountain ", and" New Again "(duet with Brad Paisley). It was released on November 3, 2009 to a digital retailer.
During the 2010 Evans fanclub festival on June 10, 2010, she debuted the first single from her sixth studio album,
"My Heart Can not Tell You No" was released as the second single from Stronger on June 20, 2011. It finally reached No. 1. 21 on the country charts in January 2012. "Everywhere" was released as the official third single of the album on July 23, 2012.
Slow Me Down and At Christmas
Evans began preparations for his seventh studio album in mid-2012 and entered the recording studio in early November. On August 15, 2013, Evans announced a new single called "Slow Me Down", which is available for digital downloads on September 3, 2013, with a release to state radio on September 23rd. "Slow Me Down" serves as the title track's lead single and title to the album, released on March 11, 2014. The album debuted at number 9 on US Billboards 200 and number 2 on the Top Country Album chart, while the single peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in May 2014.
"Can not Stop Loving You" (duet with Isaac Slade of The Fray) was originally scheduled to be the second single album with the release date of July 21, 2014, but its release was postponed and finally canceled, and "Put My Heart Down" was released as the album's second single this is in September 2014.
At Christmas , Sara's first complete Christmas album was also released in 2014. The album features many classic Christmas songs including "Go Tell It on the Mountain", "Silent Night", "Winter Wonderland" and "Two Twelve Christmas Days "which also featured two Evans girls.
New Record Label and Words
In August 2015, Evans split with RCA Nashville, his old label house for nearly twenty years. Almost twelve months later in July 2016 it was reported that he had signed a contract with a new record company, although the details were brief and no official announcement was made. In an interview with The Boot , he commented, "It was very interesting to me because it seemed like a new beginning and an opportunity to work with new people who have different and creative talents in their own way." I have a great, long-term experience with Sony Records, and have a great relationship and a lot of success. But this is a new chapter for me, and I'm really excited about it. "In August 2016, Evans revealed he had signed a new recording contract with Concord Music Group to join Sugar Hill Records, a Nashville-based mold that is part of the family Concord and started working on the eighth studio album.
On June 10, 2016, Evans released a duet with Todd Chrisley entitled "Infinite Love", both of which were performed together at the end of the season Chrisley Knows Best . "Infinite Love" was written by songwriter Chrisley and Nashville producer, Shane Stevens, and jointly produced by Stevens and Nash Overstreet.
After the department's restructuring in the Sugar Hill Record label, Evans announced that he would instead launch his own record label, Born to Fly Records, along with a distribution deal with Sony RED. This move will lead to the release of his first independent album. From the label, Evans stated that "it's like I take full control of my music" and emphasizes how he no longer has to follow the rules of others. "The new studio album, titled" Words ", was released July 21, 2017.
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Television Jobs
In 1998, Evans appeared on "The George Jones Show" The Nashville Network with George Jones, Loretta Lynn, and Billy Ray Cyrus where he performed Patsy Cline songs "Imagine That" with a full band, and his original composition "Three Chords "and Truth" while sitting on the sofa accompanied by an acoustic guitar.At the end of the last one Jones says "You'll be great. You will be very big. ".
In April 2004, Evans appeared as a special guest in "Nashville Star". She appeared on the game "Million Dollar Password" in June 2008.
In September 2006, Evans joined other celebrities at ABC Dancing with the Stars as the country's first country music singer, with professional dancer Tony Dovolani as a partner, and launched a fan website to provide behind-the-scenes material about his participation. On October 12, 2006, Evans left the program, for personal reasons.
Also in 2006, Evans guest starred in the TV show Jeff Foxworthy, Foxworthy Big Night Out .
Evans made an appraising HGTV Design Star where he selected which of the two redesigned rooms at Gaylord Opryland Resort & amp; The convention center is very similar to his own style. It aired on July 6, 2008
In October 2008, Evans also organized a charity skating fundraising, "Skating for Life". Olympic skaters glide into Evans songs.
In May 2008, Evans appeared on the first episode of CMT Crossroads with Maroon 5.
In March 2009, Evans hosted the ACM GAC Top New Artist Special, which launched fan voting for ACM three new categories: New Top Female Vocalist, New New Top Vocalist, and New New Voc Duo or Group.
Evans sang "God Bless America" ​​during All Star Game in St Louis, Missouri on July 12, 2009.
In June 2011, Evans appeared on Flatts Fest 2011 Tour with Rascal Flatts, Justin Moore, and Easton Corbin. Evans also sang National Anthem in Game 2 Final of NBA 2012.
In June 2012, Evans appeared on the second episode of CMT Crossroads with Joe Walsh, Kenny Chesney, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan and Billy Gibbons.
In 2012, Evans made an appearance on SENDIRI Lovetown, USA , which aired on September 17, 2012.
In 2014, Evans appeared on ABC Nashville , playing on his own, which aired on October 29, 2014. He performed his duet single, "Put My Heart Down," with Luke Wheeler, one of the show characters. Evans himself helped inspire the creation of a series led by Rayna Jaymes, as the author consulted her about her experience as a mother working in the country music industry so that Rayna's character would come across as authentic.
In 2015, Evans appeared on the third episode of CMT Crossroads with REO Speedwagon.
In 2016, Evans appeared at the end of the season from Chrisley Knows Best USA Network to perform "Unlimited Love," a duet with Todd Chrisley. Evans and several of his siblings also competed against Chrisley's family at the end of the season from ABC
Sara Evans' Band
Current band:
- Sara Evans - main vocal
- Lesley Evans Lyons - Vocal Background (Sara's sister)
- Jim Bloodgood - drums
- Matt Evans - bass guitar, band leader, vocal harmony (Sara's brother)
- Ben Thompson - main guitar, acoustic guitar
- Brent Wilson - main guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocal harmony
- Adam Hampton Keys, Vocals
Personal life
Evans married Craig Schelske, an aspiring politician, on September 25, 1993. They have three children: Avery Jack (born August 21, 1999), Olivia Margaret (born January 22, 2003) and Audrey Elizabeth (October 6, 2004).
The day after Evans's departure from Dancing with the Stars in 2006, it was revealed that Evans had filed for divorce from Schelske. In court documents, Evans accuses Schelske of unemployment, abuse of alcohol, infidelity (including with family caregivers), that children walk over him watching adult entertainment, maintaining sexually explicit photos of himself and others, and verbal abuse. Schelske rejected all of his wife's claims; He explains that "distracted adult entertainment" is unintentional and involves Schelske and Evans, and that his photo collection is explicitly limited to the image of a married couple, and insists that Evans has many personal problems. Schelske also accused Evans of dealing with fellow musicians and artists, including country star Kenny Chesney; a representative for Chesney called the allegations "silly".
On September 28, 2007, a divorce between Evans and Schelske became final. Evans was ordered to pay Schelske $ 500,000 in allowances for ten years, and was awarded primary custody of their three children. Furthermore, Evans's former caretaker sued him for $ 3 million, claiming that Evans had tarnished his name by accusing him of having an affair with Schelske. The lawsuit was settled in July 2009 for $ 500,000.
After their divorce, Evans obtained two temporary restraining orders against Schelske in 2010 and 2011, limiting him to making derogatory statements about Evans or their previous marriage to the media.
Schelske also sued Evans' lawyer Nashville John Hollins, Sr. and his law firm (Hollins, Wagster, Yarbrough, Weatherly & Raybin, PC) for "slander, false lights and other damage" after Hollins gave an October 2006 interview to Magazine People about Evans's divorce claims. The lawsuit resulted in an undisclosed financial solution and a written apology from Hollins in 2011, stating in part: "My company and I represent Sara Evans in a highly disputed divorce from Craig Schelske... with my best ability I regret that my actions on behalf of Sara Evans causes Mr. Schelske to harm by any means. "Schelske issued a public statement thanking God, family and friends for living together during that period, and stated:" Sara is not my enemy... Hollins.. He did this. "
On June 14, 2008, Evans married Jay Barker, a former quarterback of the University of Alabama, winner of the national championship and current radio show host. They married in Franklin, Tennessee, with their children as their maid. Evans and his three children now live in Mountain Brook, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, with Barker and four children Andrew (1999), Braxton (2000), and twins Sarah Ashlee and Harrison (September 10, 2001).
Awards and nominations
Discography
- 1997: Three Chords and Truth
- 1998: No Place Remotely
- 2000: Born Fly
- 2003: Jump
- 2005: Real Good Place
- 2011: Stronger
- 2014: I'm Slow Down
- 2014: Christmas
- 2017: Words
References
External links
- Official website
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