Sammy Kershaw Biography
Sammy Kershaw (Full name – Samuel Paul Kershaw) is an American country music artist who was born in Kaplan, Louisiana, the U.S. Among his released 16 studio albums thus far, three have earned RIAA platinum certifications and two gold certifications.
On the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, more than 25 of Kershaw’s singles have entered Top 40 including the number one hit “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful”. There are also 10 more Top 10 hits: “Cadillac Style”, “Anywhere but Here”, “Haunted Heart”, “National Working Woman’s Holiday”, “Queen of My Double-Wide Trailer”, “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore”, “Third Rate Romance”, “Vidalia”, “Meant to Be”, and “Love of My Life”.
In 2007 and 2010, Kershaw entered politics and ran as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Louisiana. He finished third in the jungle primary in 2007, but Democrat Mitch Landrieu won strongly in the general election. Kershaw carried more parishes than any other candidate in 2010 but placed third. He endorsed Republican Jay Dardenne, Secretary of State, for the position.
Sammy Kershaw Age
Born on February 24, 1958, in Kaplan, Louisiana, USA, Kershaw started his career as a country musician at age 12 years following the death of his father. He is 62 years old as of 2020.
Sammy Kershaw Height and Weight
Kershaw stands at a height of 5′ 9″ (1.75 m). However, his weight and other body measurements are currently unavailable.
Sammy Kershaw Family
Kershaw is the third cousin of singers Rusty and Doug Kershaw and was born in the Acadiana town of Kaplan, located in south Louisiana. His grandfather gifted him his first guitar when he was seven years old. Sadly, his father died that same year, prompting Kershaw to start working a variety of day jobs while playing roadhouses at night to support his family. He began performing with Louisiana legend J.B. Pere in Acadiana.
Sammy Kershaw Wife and Girlfriend
From 1985 to 1999, Kershaw was married to Kim Kershaw. After their divorce in 1999, he married fellow country singer Lorrie Morgan in 2001. Their marriage lasted six years but ended in an acrimonious divorce in 2007. Kershaw has been married for a total of five times.
He has three children Erin, Emily, Ryan (stepson). Currently, Kershaw is dating his girlfriend Mendy Gregory. On September 11, 2019, the couple welcomed a baby girl named Natelia Mae Kershaw.
Sammy Kershaw Love Of My Life
Kershaw released Love of My Life in October 1997 as the lead-off single from his album Labor of Love. It was written by Keith Stegall and Dan Hill and peaked at number 2 in the United States. It was second behind Tim McGraw’s smash hit “Just to See You Smile”, and peaked at number 3 in Canada. A duet version with Terri Clark was also released as the B-side, although other versions have “Roamin’ Love” on the B-side.
Sammy Kershaw Net Worth
Kershaw is an accomplished country music singer who has three albums certified platinum. However, he filed for bankruptcy shortly after divorce from his then-wife, fellow country music singer, Lorrie Morgan, in 2007. In the years since Kershaw seems to have recovered from the financial shocks with numerous sources estimating his net worth at $4 million.
Sammy Kershaw Yard Sale
Kershaw released Yard Sale in June 1992 as the third single from the album Don’t Go Near the Water. The song was written by Larry Bastian and Dewayne Blackwell, and recorded by Kershaw. It reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Sammy Kershaw Songs
Don’t Go Near the Water (1991)
Business is Pleasure (1992)
Haunted Heart (1993)
Feelin’ Good Train (1994)
Christmas Time’s A-Comin‘ (1994)
Politics, Religion and Her (1996)
Labor of Love (1997)
Maybe Not Tonight (1999)
I Finally Found Someone (2001)
I Want My Money Back (2003)
Honky Tonk Boots (2006)
Better Than I Used to Be (2010)
A Sammy Klaus Christmas (2012)
All in the Same Boat (2013)
Do You Know Me: A Tribute to George Jones (2014)
I Won’t Back Down (2015)
The Blues Got to Me (2016)
Swamp Poppin (2017)
Frequently asked questions about Sammy Kershaw.
How old Is Sammy Kershaw
Kershaw is 62 years as of 2020. He was born on February 24, 1958, in Kaplan, Louisiana, USA.
Where is Sammy Kershaw from?
Sammy was born in Kaplan, Louisiana.
Who is Sammy Kershaw’s dad?
His dad was named Minos Cashat but he died when Sammy was very young aged just seven.
Is Doug Kershaw related to Sammy Kershaw?
Sammy and Doug are third cousins.
Is Lorrie Morgan still married to Sammy Kershaw?
Kershaw was married to Lorrie in 2001 but they divorced in 2007.
Who is Sammy Kershaw married to now?
At the moment, Sammy is a divorcee. He is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Mendy Gregory.
Is Clayton Kershaw related to Sammy?
Sammy is not related to baseball player Clayton.
How tall is Sammy Kershaw?
He is relatively tall standing at a height of 5′ 9″.
How many wives Sammy Kershaw have?
So far, Kershaw has been married five times. He is currently in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Mendy.
Does Sammy Kershaw have a girlfriend?
Kershaw is dating his girlfriend Mendy Gregory. On September 11, 2019, the couple welcomed a baby girl named Natelia Mae Kershaw.