Like Kershaw, his new label shares a vision for the future of country music, as well as a deep respect for its roots. “Man, for someone like me who had George Jones’ music imprinted in my DNA before birth, the last few years have been rough as a fan of country music,” noted Kershaw candidly in a recent national interview. “Country music is not a formula…it’s a music with its own soul…and I’m all about saving that soul!”
Often referred to as the “heir apparent” to the legendary ‘voice’ himself—George Jones—Sammy Kershaw helped make the ‘90’s a shining decade for country music. It’s a comparison not lost on Sammy, who grew up in the Cajun country of Louisiana on a diet of crawfish and country music. The oldest of four children, the tragic loss of his father, matured him even faster than the clubs and honky tonks he was performing in at 12 years old. He speaks openly today of years spent battling substance abuse and addictions. “It’s not a period of my life I’m proud of but I do talk about it to encourage kids not to follow in my footsteps,” Kershaw recently noted. Helping others is a subject close to the heart that beats within what might often appear to be a tough, macho exterior.
Sammy Kershaw is, in fact, a softie when the subject turns to kids. If proof were needed it stands in his hometown of Kaplan, Louisiana. There Sammy has established the Sammy Kershaw Foundation. Its outreach has extended through donations so far of more than 2 million dollars in aid to children and child related charities. With projects that extend from granting wishes through “Make A Wish Foundation” to establishing camps for crippled children, the foundation exists to fulfill Sammy’s simple goal of improving the lives of children.
In the course of breaking into the ranks of stardom in country music, Sammy Kershaw has made contributions to more than just the charts. His platinum albums were propelled into the records books by hits such as “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” “Love Of My Life,” “Cadillac Style,” “Don’t Go Near The Water,” “Haunted Heart,”…and many other milestones. In 2006, Sammy is committed to prove that goals are made to be surpassed. His touring dates are true events in today’s country music. Life is good and Sammy has a lot to sing about.
The Headliners
The Headliners are possibly the most requested band in the Southeast. During the years 2007 and 2008, they performed over two hundred nights each year.
This six piece group of guys from Hilton Head Island, SC, blend great vocal harmonies with strong musical abilities to create a sound that is very unique. With six vocalists, a horn section to include trumpet, trombone, and saxophone with bass guitar, multi keyboards and drums, the sounds are big and full.
Whether your preference is Big Band, the Classic 50's and 60's Rock and Roll, Beach Music, Motown, Disco Hits from the 70's to Hits from the 90's, get ready to dance! The songs are carefully selected for each performance to make sure that the music fits the occasion.
Not many bands are selected to perform dinner music. It seems that they are either too loud or their repertoire just doesn't include music suitable for dinner. When The Headliners perform music during dinner, it is almost like a concert with itself. The tight musical arrangements and soft vocal harmonies are blended together to create a sound so pleasant, whether it be the golden hits from yesterday or contemporary songs from today.
Do not be surprised when you find yourself singing along with the great classics performed by The Headliners.
