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Encyclopedia > Tracy Byrd (musician)
Tracy Byrd
 Greatest Hits
Tracy Byrd Greatest Hits Album cover
Origin Beaumont, Texas
Years active 1993—present
Genres Country
Labels Bna Entertainment, RCA

Tracy Byrd (born on December 17, 1966 in Beaumont, Texas) is a country music singer. He was raised in Vidor, Texas and was a student in the Vidor, Texas public school system. Byrd's first three albums sold over 3 million copies. Image File history File links TByrdalbumcover. ... Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Jefferson County Mayor Guy Goodson Area    - City 222. ... Official language(s) None See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, also known as country and western music or country-western, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... RCAs logo as seen today on many products. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Jefferson County Mayor Guy Goodson Area    - City 222. ... country music, see Country music (disambiguation) Country music, also known as country and western music or country-western, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States. ... Vidor is a city in Southeast Texas at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 105, six miles east of Beaumont in western Orange County. ... Vidor is a city in Southeast Texas at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 105, six miles east of Beaumont in western Orange County. ...


His first No. 1 single was 1993's "Holdin' Heaven," although many of his fans consider his follow-up hits "The Keeper of the Stars" (1995) and "I'm From the Country" (1998) the bigger hits. Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo." He is also known for covering several 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny PayCheck, including "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997). Johnny PayCheck 1938 - 2003 Johnny PayCheck (May 31, 1938 – February 18, 2003) was a country music singer. ...


Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association. He developed a crank bait fishing lure called The Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich & Famous' after his song of the same name marketed by Norman Lures. For every one of the lures sold Byrd donates ten cents to the Special Olympics. Special Olympics is an international organization created to help people with intellectual disabilities develop self-confidence and social skills through sports training and competition. ... The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...


In 1994, he made a cameo appearance in the film Radioland Murders. 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... Radioland Murders was a 1994 film directed by Mel Smith, with a screenplay by George Lucas. ...


Discography

Tracy Byrd may refer to: Tracy Byrd, the female boxer, or Tracy Byrd, the male country music singer. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Big Love is an HBO television drama about a polygamous family, starring Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Its About Time was an American fantasy-based comedy TV series that aired on CBS for one season of 26 episodes in 1966-1967. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Singles

Year Title Chart Positions Album
US Hot 100 US Hot Country
1992 "That's The Thing About A Memory)" #- #71 Tracy Byrd
1993 "Holdin' Heaven" #- #1 Tracy Byrd
1993 "Someone To Give My Love To" #- #42 Tracy Byrd
1993 "Why Don't That Telephone Ring" #- #39 Tracy Byrd
1994 "Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous" #- #4 No Ordinary Man
1994 "Watermelon Crawl" #81 #4 No Ordinary Man
1994 "The First Step" #- #5 No Ordinary Man
1995 "Love Lessons" #- #9 Love Lessons
1995 "Walking To Jerusalem" #92 #15 Love Lessons
1995 "Keeper Of The Stars" #68 #2 No Ordinary Man
1996 "4 To 1 In Atlanta" #- #21 Love Lessons
1996 "Big Love" #- #3 Big Love
1996 "Heaven In My Woman's Eyes" #- #14 Love Lessons
1997 "(Don't Take Her) She's All I Got" #- #4 Big Love
1997 "Don't Love Make A Diamond Shine" #- #17 Big Love
1997 "Good Ol' Fashioned Love" #- #47 Big Love
1998 "I Wanna Feel That Way Again" #- #9 I'm From The Country
1998 "I'm From The Country" #63 #3 I'm From The Country
1998 "When Mama Ain't Happy" #- #31 I'm From The Country
1999 "Put Your Hand In Mine" #76 #11 It's About Time
2000 "Love, You Ain't Seen The Last Of Me" #- #44 It's About Time
2000 "Take Me With You When You Go" #- #43 It's About Time
2001 "Just Let Me Be In Love" #64 #9 Ten Rounds
2001 "A Good Way To Get On My Bad Side" #- #21 Ten Rounds
2002 "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo" #26 #1 Ten Rounds
2003 "The Truth About Men" #77 #13 The Truth About Men
2004 "Drinkin' Bone" #60 #7 The Truth About Men
2004 "How'd I Wind Up In Jamaica" #- #53 The Truth About Men
2004 "Revenge Of A Middle-Aged Woman" #- #34 Greatest Hits
2006 "Cheapest Motel" #- #55 Different Things

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Country Tracks chart, chart of country music hit songs. ... See also: 1991 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ... See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ... See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ... See also: 1993 in music, other events of 1994, 1995 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music. // Events January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... See also: 1993 in music, other events of 1994, 1995 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music. // Events January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... See also: 1993 in music, other events of 1994, 1995 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music. // Events January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 8 - Madonnas stalker, Robert Hoskins is found guilty and convicted on five charges of assault, stalking, and threatening to kill the singer. ... See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 8 - Madonnas stalker, Robert Hoskins is found guilty and convicted on five charges of assault, stalking, and threatening to kill the singer. ... See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // January 8 - Madonnas stalker, Robert Hoskins is found guilty and convicted on five charges of assault, stalking, and threatening to kill the singer. ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... See also: 1997 in music, other events of 1998, 1999 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events February 15 - Sir Edward Elgars unfinished third symphony, completed by Anthony Payne is performed for the first time at the Royal Festival Hall. ... See also: 1997 in music, other events of 1998, 1999 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events February 15 - Sir Edward Elgars unfinished third symphony, completed by Anthony Payne is performed for the first time at the Royal Festival Hall. ... See also: 1997 in music, other events of 1998, 1999 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events February 15 - Sir Edward Elgars unfinished third symphony, completed by Anthony Payne is performed for the first time at the Royal Festival Hall. ... See also: 1998 in music, 1999 in British music, other events of 1999, 2000 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) other events of 2000 list of years in music 2000s in music // John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) other events of 2000 list of years in music 2000s in music // John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... See also: 2002 in music (UK) other events of 2002 list of years in music 2000s in music // 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ... // Events January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // January 1 Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason Allen Alexander, a... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // January 1 Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason Allen Alexander, a... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // January 1 Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason Allen Alexander, a... // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ...

External links

  • CMT.com-Tracy Byrd
  • VH1: Tracy Byrd

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Tracy Byrd (musician) at AllExperts (260 words)
Tracy Byrd (born on December 17, 1966 in Beaumont, Texas) is a country music singer.
Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo." He is also known for covering several 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny PayCheck, including "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997).
Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association.
Byrd / Not A Byrd (1566 words)
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II was one of the most distinguished hard bop trumpeters (and an ace on the flugelhorn as well) in the '50s and '60s, when he worked with such luminaries as Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Sonny Rollins, Red Garland, John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon.
Byrd, born in 1917, had played in various square dance bands from his teens, and once he entered politics, he used his fiddling skills to attract attention and win votes.
Tracy Byrd is one of the few country musicians with a respect for country roots who were able to achieve some popular success in the early '90s.
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