Sammy Kershaw Lands 5 Songs In The Top 100 Amid CMA Awards Controversy
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With the 60th CMA Awards only about a week away, country artist Sammy Kershaw has shed light on an area of concern for the celebration of country music.
On Nov. 5, Kershaw shared “some disappointing news” on social media, telling the public, “I have to share my disappointment with the CMA as they have denied my request to walk the red carpet for a few minutes at this year’s CMA Awards.”
Since then, many country artists — including those who were inspired by him, like Riley Green; as well as his contemporaries, like Mark Chesnutt — have spoken out on this situation, largely expressing disappointment.
It wasn’t until Nov. 9 that the Country Music Association released a statement addressing the claims made by Kershaw, noting that it is in dialogue with the ’90s country star.
As a path forward is being figured out, Kershaw has not only seen many fellow artists come to his defense, but he’s also seen several of his songs gain renewed interest on the charts.
On the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs chart, five of Kershaw’s songs are now numbered among songs by the likes of Ella Langley, the late Dolly Parton, and more. Two of those five songs happen to be in the top 20.
See which five Sammy Kershaw songs are in the top 100 as of Nov. 10, going from the bottom to the top, below…
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5. “Love Of My Life”
Coming in at No. 80 on iTunes Top 100 Country Songs is Sammy Kershaw’s “Love Of My Life.”
Released in 1997 as the lead single for his album Labor of Love, the song peaked at No. 2 that year on the Billboard US Hot Country Country Songs chart.
Interestingly, the song was also released as a duet with Terri Clark, but it’s the solo version that excelled on the charts and is back in the top 100 now.
See the music video for “Love Of My Life,” here:
4. “Cadillac Style”
From Sammy Kershaw’s 1991 debut album, Don’t Go Near the Water, the song “Cadillac Style” is an upbeat and danceable country tune.
It’s only fitting that this song is back on the charts — coming in at No. 64 on the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs — as it was the introduction most country music listeners had to who Sammy Kershaw is.
Memorably, the song begins with the following lyric:
“Well, I ain’t Burt Reynolds and I ain’t Tom Selleck /
I got bills up the pike and my car’s an old relic /
I get Chevrolet pay, but I’ve got a big smile /
‘Cause my little baby loves me Cadillac style.”
See the music video for “Cadillac Style,” here:
3. “Third Rate Romance”
“Third Rate Romance” was recorded by Sammy Kershaw in 1994 for his album Feelin’ Good Train, and it’s now at No. 47 on the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs chart.
Unlike other Kershaw hits that are on the charts right now, this one is a cover song, with “Third Rate Romance” having been previously recorded by Jesse Winchester in 1974; and Amazon Rhythm Aces the following year, in 1975.
See the music video for “Third Rat Romance,” here:
2. “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer”
One of the most enduring Sammy Kershaw songs is “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer,” which was released in 1993 on his sophomore album, Haunted Heart.
Presently, the song is at No. 20.
Notably, the song, which was penned by Dennis Linde, has a sequel of sorts. The then Dixie Chicks recorded a 1999 song by Linde titled “Goodbye Earl,” with the titular Earl also appearing in the lyrics to “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer.”
Watch the music video for Sammy Kershaw’s “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer,” here:
1. She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful
Coming in at No. 16 on the iTunes Top 100 Country Songs chart is Sammy Kershaw’s “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful.”
The song was released as the lead single for his 1993 album Haunted Heart, and it went to No. 1 on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs.
This happens to be his sole No. 1 hit.
Listen to “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” here:
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