Sam Hunt Trivia | 35 facts about the singer and songwriter

Sam Hunt is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work in the country genre.

So let’s find out some trivia and facts about his life and career.

1. His full name is Sam Lowry Hunt
2. He was born in December 8, 1984
3. He is an American singer and songwriter
4. Born in Cedartown, Georgia
5. Hunt played football in his high school and college years
6. He once attempted to pursue a professional sports career
7. This was before signing with MCA Nashville in 2014
8. Prior to his successful solo career, Hunt was credited for writing singles for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Billy Currington, and Reba McEntire
9. His debut studio album, Montevallo, broke several chart records
10. Five singles were spawned from the record
11. Including three consecutive Hot Country Songs chart
12. And four Country Airplay chart number ones
13. The lead single from the album, “Leave the Night On”, peaked concurrently on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts
14. Making Hunt the first country artist in 22 years, since Billy Ray Cyrus, to reach the top of three country charts simultaneously in the Nielsen SoundScan-era
15. He is also the first country artist since Clint Black to occupy both year-end number one album and single with Montevallo and “Take Your Time”
16. The fifth single “Make You Miss Me” from Montevallo, hit number one on the Country Airplay chart
17. Thus making Hunt the first solo male artist to land four number ones on the Country Airplay chart from a debut studio album
18. Since the launch of his career, Hunt has quickly received recognition from both inside and outside the country music community
19. He received recognition for his blending of genres, incorporating use of R&B and pop into the production and songwriting of his songs
20. He has been honored with numerous awards
21. Including one American Music Award and one CMT Music Award
22. As well as nominations for Billboard Music Awards and Grammy Awards
23. Hunt’s music contains elements of country, R&B and pop
24. His songwriting was heavily influenced by Brad Paisley, whose early hit “He Didn’t Have to Be” had a big impact on him as a kid growing up in Georgia
25. He also cites Billy Currington, Usher, K-Ci & JoJo, R. Kelly, Ginuwine and Alice Cooper as musical influences
26. In January 2017, it was announced that Hunt became engaged to Hannah Lee Fowler
27. Fowler and Hunt had been dating on-and-off since 2008
28. She was the main inspiration behind his album Montevallo
29. Her name and their story are also referenced in his song “Drinkin’ Too Much”
30. They were married on April 15, 2017 in Hunt’s hometown of Cedartown, Georgia
31. On November 21, 2019, Hunt was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee after allegedly driving under the influence
32. On August 19, 2021, Hunt was found guilty of his DUI charge that occurred nearly two years before
33. As a result of the conviction, his drivers license was suspended for one year
34. He was sentenced to jail for a period of 11 months and 29 days
35. This was suspended except for 48 hours