Sam Hunt
Spreading the Music
Sam Hunt started his early high school and college years focused on athletics.
As he felt his passion grow he decided to head to Nashville and try his hand in the music industry.
Starting with little knowledge of the business aspect of music Hunt has made a large
wave in through the creation of his unique sounds. Writing for well known artists such as Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, and Billy Currington, Hunt has successfully integrated himself into the industry as both singer and song writer. His unique blends of country, R&B, hip hop, and gospel have earned him captivated audiences and number one hits.
As an avid country music fan I was immediately drawn to his music. His unique style and ability to blend multiple musical genres seamlessly has drawn followers with a variety of musical tastes.
It has also created controversy between fans as to whether or not his music fits into the category of country music or whether it should be deemed something else.
Even for those who are not interested in country music,
from the soft sounds of Hunts acoustic recordings to his more R&B and pop styles,
I recommend taking the time to listen and form an opinion.
ACM Awards 50 Years
This website is an overall picture of Sam Hunt. It discusses
the misconceptions often associated with Hunt’s career and delves into his
childhood and first explorations in country music. It outlines his late
discovery of his love of music and composition.
Sam Hunt Plays Down-home Diplomat of Edgy Country Music
I found this online article to have great reviews of songs
written by Hunt for other artists and his own albums. It discusses his struggle
with his own armature style and his partnerships with more “refined” song
writers. It also discusses his transition from his career as a college athlete
to a musician in Nashville.
Sam Hunt: Debut Spotlight
This article spotlights Sam Hunt’s debut on the country
music scene. It also discusses artists he has worked with and written songs
for. The majority of the article is focused on his interests and inspirations,
other artists he follows, and the influences of his family on his career.
No Really, Sam Hunts "Montevallo" is NOT Country
Another interesting article I found focuses on the
differentiation between country music and other genres. There are posted opinions
on whether or not Hunt’s music is considered country or pop. There are
comparisons to other artists that have previously switched genres. If people
are interested in reviews of Hunt’s music and style this is a good place to
look. It discusses the effect of songs labeled as country that should be
labeled as something else on the “identity” of country music as a whole.