Tracy Lee Lawrence is an American-born country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on January 27, 1968, in Atlanta, Texas, and raised in Foreman, Arkansas. Lee started performing at age 15. However, in 1990 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to start his career in country music. The rural Arkansas beginning of Tracy has played a major role in laying the foundation for country music while making him one of the most popular country recording artists for the decade.
Unlike other country song artists, Lawrence was able to quickly gain a larger fan base due to his physical appeal, vocal ability, good-guy image, and succession of hit songs. His foundation in music started at a very early age when he used to sing in the choir of the local Methodist church and also learned to play guitar. Although Lawrence’s mother wanted him to become a Methodist minister Lawrence aspired to become a singer star and first joined a band as a teenager.
Networth of Lawrence
Networth of Lawrence is $9 million, which is mainly through his music albums. For instance, in 1996, the albums named Time Marches and The Coast Is Clear 199 both reached 4th position in the chart. Currently, Tracy lives in Mount Juliet, which is one of the most remarkable cities in Tennessee. Since his first performance at the age of 15, Tracy spent over last two decades recording 14 studio albums that included country pop to Christian country music. Tracy being much guided by his faith, has always found ways to give back to the poor and needy. For the past 18 years, he has taken part in many Missions such as the Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert, which aimed in offering free meals and supplies for the less fortunate across Tennessee.
Early Life and Musical Journey
In 1986, Lee entered Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia but in 1988 he dropped out and became a lead singer for a Louisiana-based band. He was also offered a spot on the radio show “Live at Libby’s on WBVR in Daysville, Kentucky. Here in the show he commuted nightly in making his on-air appearance. On the 22nd of January 1991, Lee performed in the show “Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and was offered a contract by manager Wayne Edwards. Edward has a major role to play in owning Lee a record deal with Atlantic Records.
In 1993, he was married to redeo barrel racer Frances Weatherford but was divorced in 1996. He is a country music artist who is known for his smooth, emotive voice and his style of traditional country sound. Throughout his career, Lawrence has sung many hit songs, which include “Sticks and Stones” “Paint Me a Birmingham” and “Time Marches On”. All these songs together have become classic country-style music.
Apart from his successful music career, Lawrence is also known for his philanthropic work, more specifically for his efforts to support military families and children in need. All the performances of Lawrence reflect his powerful vocals and heartwarming lyrics. This is the very reason all his performances are a major treat for fans of all ages.
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