As an award winning vocalist, entertainer, cancer survivor and now one of the country's top speakers, Kevin has seen and done it all.
With a platinum debut album, "Measure Of A Man," scores of award nominations and a string of chart topping hits including "She's Sure Taking It Well," "If You Love Somebody," and the highly acclaimed "Nobody Knows" - which held the top spot on Billboard's Country Singles Chart for an astonishing four weeks, marking the best debut by a new male country singer in five years -- Kevin is no stranger to musical success. But Kevin has experienced his share of heartbreak as well, which is evident in the emotional portrayal of his songs that has become his trademark with fans and critics alike.
Kevin Sharp grew up in Weiser, Idaho in a musical family of seven children. Between farm chores and running the local diner, the family would sing at area church functions. They moved to Sacramento, California as Kevin was entering his second year of high school. A gifted athlete who excelled in several sports, Kevin began experiencing fatigue and unexplained pain that was later diagnosed as a rare form of bone cancer (Ewings Sarcoma) that had spread to his lungs. A senior in high school, Kevin was told that his chance of survival was slim. Uncertain if he would live six months, Kevin was introduced to the Make A Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. They honored his wish of meeting producer/performer David Foster, whose friendship sustained Kevin through two grueling years of chemotherapy, experimental drugs, and radiation treatments, as well as opening a door for Kevin to pursue his goal to become a successful country artist. To everyone's surprise, Kevin went into remission in 1991. He has never forgotten the generosity of the Make A Wish Foundation, and currently acts as a national spokesperson for the group. He was also honored with the prestigious "Wishgranter of the Year Award", which singled him out for the devotion, dedication and inspiration he provides the children. To date, Kevin is the only wish child to become the wish request of other wish kids, making his wish experience come full circle.
Kevin has carried this same dedication into his musical career garnering numerous award nominations including "New Male Vocalist" from the Academy of Country Music, "New Touring Artist of the Year" from the Country Music Association/SRO, "Favorite New Country Artist" from the American Music Awards, Billboard Magazine's "Best New Country Video" and TNN/Music City News Awards "Male Star Of Tomorrow." He was on Billboard Magazine's Top 10 list for both Country Artist and Country Album, picked up a trophy for the CMT "Rising Male Video Star of the Year" and was crowned the "Sexiest Man" by Sacramento's News And Review. His amazing story has been showcased by media outlets including "Live with Regis and Kathy Lee," "Entertainment Tonight," and "Good Morning America," and national publications such as USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, and People Magazine. And more than one Hollywood studio hopes to reach an even wider audience with an upcoming made for television movie about Kevin's life and career.
After surviving the many ups and downs of the music business the past few years, Kevin has just signed a recording contract with Cupit Records! He has also just released his first book, "Tragedy's Gift," which encourages others to never give up on life or on their dreams, which is available for sale at www.tragedysgift.com. Touring, motivational speaking, writing, and singing better than ever, look for Kevin to be back on top where millions of fans can see and hear him once again!
Thanks for adding me Kevin! Long time, no see... How have you been? The entire family (excluding myself) is taking a vacation back to our hometown... I'm jealous. I haven't been to F.O. in about 4 or 5 years. Anyway, I really do hope you're doing well!!!
hi kevin u are one good lookin man that i met at fan fair last year and u are a very sweet man to as well i wished that i couldmeet u more often. love ya kevin. country's #1 fan kelsey freed
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed listening to speak & sing in Denver this past weekend at the t.com conference. Your story is moving and u are personable ....I'm sure I enjoyed you much more than I would've enjoyed listening to Oprah :) Have a blessed week!
i saw some of your pics luv your smile and music I lost my mom to luekimia at six months raised by my grandmother whom i also lost to cancer at age 6yr old. i just admire u god keep safe and well u r so inspirting your fan mati
THANKS FOR THE ADD...I HOPE YOU DO ANOTHER ALBUM SOON I MISS YOUR MUSIC.......I SAW YOU SEVERAL YEARS BACK AT THE COUNTRY STAMPEDE IN MANAHATTAN, KANSAS AND YOU ROCKED!!!
I just wanted to write you and let you know that your Cd Measure of a Man is my favorite cd, i love every song on it and I know all of them by heart espicially Nobody Knows.
Thank you for adding me. I was blessed and got to see you in Longview a few weeks ago. I was behind the balloon where you and the make a wish child opened the balloon glow ceramony. That was awsome. I m a cancer surviver and thought that was a true gift to watch. Here is a picture of yal in the balloon. Can't see yal but I know your their. Thanks for being a caring man. Stacie
We auctioned off the guitar you signed for us in Nashville at Musicfest. The benefit was for Bud Green and his family who lost two daughters and an unborn granddaughter in a tragic auto accident. I can't tell you how much it means to this wonderful family to feel all the support from such a great country. Once again, my sincere thanks for your help.
Thanks, Rod
ps: Bud is a radio DJ at Froggy 97 in Watertown, NY www.froggy97.com
