History of Sam Hunt in Timeline
Sam Lowry Hunt is an American singer and songwriter. He was born in Cedartown, Georgia. During his high school and college years, he was a football player. At one point, he also attempted to pursue a professional career in sports. However, before making it far in that attempt, in 2014, he signed with MCA Nashville.
December 8, 1984: Birth of Sam Hunt
Sam Hunt was born on December 8, 1984, in Cedartown, Georgia.
2002: High School Football Achievements
In 2002, Sam Hunt received recognition for his football skills in high school, including Co-Offensive Player of the Year and a place on the Georgia Sportswriters Association All-State Class AAA first-team.
2003: College Football at MTSU
Sam Hunt began his college football career at Middle Tennessee State University in 2003.
2004: Limited Play at MTSU
In 2004, Sam Hunt saw limited action in six games at Middle Tennessee State University.
2005: Transfer to UAB
Sam Hunt transferred to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2005.
2006: Playing at UAB
In 2006, injuries limited Sam Hunt's playing time in seven games during the season at UAB.
2007: Football and Music at UAB
During 2007, while playing football at UAB, Sam Hunt also started teaching himself to play the guitar and began writing songs.
2007: Graduation from UAB
Sam Hunt graduated from UAB with a business degree in economics in 2007.
2008: NFL Tryout and Move to Nashville
After an unsuccessful tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008, Sam Hunt moved to Nashville to pursue a music career.
2008: Relationship Beginning
Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler began dating on and off in 2008.
2012: Co-writes Kenny Chesney's "Come Over"
Sam Hunt co-wrote Kenny Chesney's hit song "Come Over" in 2012, earning him an ASCAP award.
September 2013: Release of "Raised on It"
Sam Hunt independently released the single "Raised on It" in September 2013.
October 2013: Release of "Between the Pines" Mixtape
In October 2013, Sam Hunt released a free 15-song mixtape titled "Between the Pines" via his website.
January 2014: Signs with MCA Nashville
In January 2014, Sam Hunt's recording contract with MCA Nashville was officially confirmed.
August 12, 2014: Release of X2C EP
On August 12, 2014, Sam Hunt released his four-song EP, "X2C", as a preview to his debut album.
October 2014: "Leave the Night On" Reaches Number One
Sam Hunt's single "Leave the Night On" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart in October 2014.
October 27, 2014: Release of "Montevallo" and "Between the Pines: Acoustic Mixtape"
Sam Hunt released his debut studio album "Montevallo" and the acoustic mixtape "Between the Pines: Acoustic Mixtape" on October 27, 2014.
November 5, 2014: "Montevallo" Debuts at Number One
"Montevallo" debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart on November 5, 2014.
November 14, 2014: Lipstick Graffiti Tour Announced
Sam Hunt announced his first tour, Lipstick Graffiti, with tickets going on sale on November 14, 2014.
2014: Co-writes for Keith Urban and Billy Currington
In 2014, Sam Hunt co-wrote Keith Urban's "Cop Car" and Billy Currington's "We Are Tonight".
2014: Signing with MCA Nashville
In 2014, Sam Hunt officially signed a recording contract with MCA Nashville, marking a significant step in his music career.
August 29, 2015: Featured on Billboard
Sam Hunt was featured in Billboard magazine on August 29, 2015, discussing breaking down stereotypes in country music.
October 2015: Background Vocals for Carrie Underwood
Sam Hunt provided background vocals for Carrie Underwood's song "Heartbeat," released in October 2015.
October 27, 2015: Re-release of "Between the Pines"
"Between the Pines" was re-released on October 27, 2015, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of "Montevallo".
November 22, 2015: Wins American Music Award
Sam Hunt won the American Music Award for New Artist of the Year on November 22, 2015.
2015: Break Up in a Small Town Commentary
In 2015, Billy Dukes of Taste of Country commented on "Break Up in a Small Town," calling it Hunt's most genre-bending release.
2015: Women in Music
In 2015, Hunt discussed the importance of women in his music and how his wife's perspective helps connect with the female audience.
2015: Opens for Lady Antebellum's Wheels Up Tour
In 2015, Sam Hunt served as an opening act for Lady Antebellum's Wheels Up Tour, alongside Hunter Hayes.
September 10, 2016: "Make You Miss Me" Reaches Number One
On September 10, 2016, Sam Hunt's single "Make You Miss Me" reached number one on the Country Airplay chart, making him the first solo male artist to have four number ones from a debut album on that chart.
January 2017: Engagement Announcement
Sam Hunt's engagement to Hannah Lee Fowler was announced in January 2017.
February 1, 2017: Release of "Body Like a Back Road"
Sam Hunt released "Body Like a Back Road" on February 1, 2017, which went on to become his biggest hit.
March 2017: Debuts "Drinkin' Too Much"
While touring with Tucker Beathard in March 2017, Sam Hunt debuted the song "Drinkin' Too Much", which was about his relationship with Hannah Lee Fowler.
April 15, 2017: Marriage to Hannah Lee Fowler
Sam Hunt married Hannah Lee Fowler on April 15, 2017, in Cedartown, Georgia.
May 2018: Releases "Downtown's Dead" and Announces "Nothing Lasts Forever"
Sam Hunt released the single "Downtown's Dead" in May 2018 and announced another song, "Nothing Lasts Forever", from his upcoming second album.
June 2018: Future Album Plans
In June 2018, Hunt discussed plans for his second album and a return to a more traditional country sound.
October 2019: Release of "Kinfolks"
After a hiatus, Sam Hunt returned with the release of "Kinfolks" in October 2019, his first radio single in over a year.
November 21, 2019: DUI Arrest
Sam Hunt was arrested for driving under the influence on November 21, 2019, in Nashville.
January 2020: Release of "Sinning with You"
Sam Hunt released "Sinning with You" in January 2020.
February 2020: Southside and Tour Announcements
In February 2020, Sam Hunt announced his second album, "Southside," and the "Southside Summer Tour." The tour was later cancelled due to the pandemic.
April 3, 2020: Southside Release
Sam Hunt's second studio album, "Southside," was released on April 3, 2020.
April 25, 2020: My Truck Remix
On April 25, 2020, Sam Hunt was featured on a remix of rapper Breland's single "My Truck."
October 2020: Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s Release
In October 2020, Sam Hunt released "Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90s" as the fifth single from "Southside."
April 2021: When Was It Over? Collaboration
Sam Hunt collaborated with Sasha Sloan on her single "When Was It Over?" in April 2021.
August 2021: Wishful Drinking Duet
In August 2021, Sam Hunt and Ingrid Andress released the duet "Wishful Drinking."
August 19, 2021: DUI Conviction
On August 19, 2021, Sam Hunt was convicted of a DUI charge from 2019 and had his license suspended.
September 2021: 23 Single Release
Sam Hunt released his single "23" in September 2021.
February 2022: Divorce Filing
Hannah Lee Fowler filed for divorce from Sam Hunt in February 2022, later retracting the petition.
June 2022: Birth of Daughter
Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler welcomed their daughter in June 2022.
2022: Water Under the Bridge and Start Nowhere Release
Sam Hunt released "Water Under the Bridge" and "Start Nowhere" in 2022.
December 2023: Birth of Son
Sam Hunt announced the birth of his son in December 2023.
2023: Outskirts and Summer on the Outskirts Tour
In 2023, Sam Hunt released "Outskirts" and announced his "Summer on the Outskirts" tour.
