Who is Clay Walker?

Clay Walker is an American country music artist who rose to fame in the early 1990s. He has released 11 studio albums and charted over 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His debut album, Clay Walker, was certified Platinum in the US and produced four consecutive Number One hits. Walker has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Grammy Award and four Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

Early Life

Walker was born Ernest Clay Walker Jr. on August 19, 1969, in Beaumont, Texas. He grew up in a small town outside of Houston, Texas. As a young teenager, he developed an interest in music and began playing guitar and singing in local talent shows. He was soon signed by Giant Records in 1992.

Career

Walker's debut single, “What's It to You”, was released in 1993 and immediately became a hit. It reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. His self-titled debut album followed later that year and reached Platinum status in the United States. In 1994, he released his second album, If I Could Make a Living, which also achieved Platinum certification in the US.

Awards & Accomplishments

Walker has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. In 1994, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance - Male for his single “What's It to You”. He has also been nominated for four Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards: Top New Male Vocalist (1993), Album of the Year (1994), Single Record of the Year (1994), and Song of the Year (1994). In addition to his accolades within the music industry, he has also been recognized for his philanthropic work. He established the Band Against MS (BAMS) foundation which helps individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Personal Life

Walker married his third wife Jessica Craig on April 10, 2010. They have two daughters together. Walker's first two marriages ended in divorce. In 1996, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), but continued to tour and record despite this health issue. He is an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and lives on a ranch near College Station, Texas.

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