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Craig Campbell Origin Lyons, Georgia, U.S. Genres Country Instruments Vocals, piano, guitar Years active 2002-present Labels Bigger Picture Music Group Associated acts Tracy Byrd, Luke Bryan Craig Campbell (born in Lyons, Georgia) is an American country music singer. He is signed to Bigger Picture Music Group and has charted in the top 20 of Hot Country Songs with his debut single, "Family Man".
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Biography
Early years
Craig Campbell was born in Lyons, Georgia.[1] Campbell grew up as one of five children in a blended family. His parents divorced when he was young, leaving his oldest sister—11 years his elder—to take care of the siblings while his mom worked many jobs. His mother married his step-father when Campbell was seven years old. Campbell saw his biological father every other weekend until his dad died, when he was 11 years old.[2] He played piano at his mother's church from age 10 to age 18, and formed a band called Out of the Blue as a teenager.[1] Campbell also won contests sponsored by True Value Hardware at age 15 and again at 18.[3]
2010-present: Craig Campbell
In 2002, Campbell moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he found several musician jobs. He also recorded demos and began writing songs after fellow singer Luke Bryan persuaded him.[1] Campbell also gained a gig playing in Tracy Byrd's road band.[4]
Campbell signed to Bigger Picture Music Group and released his debut single, "Family Man", in late 2010.[5] It was included on an extended play titled Five Spot,[6] and his self-titled debut album, which was released on April 5, 2011. "Family Man" reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with a peak of number 14 in April 2011. The album's second single, "Fish," released to country radio in June 2011, and reached a peak of number 23 in October 2011.
Discography
Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart
positionsUS Country
[7]US
[8]Craig Campbell - Release date: April 5, 2011
- Label: Bigger Picture Music Group
- Formats: CD, music download
14 65 Extended plays
Title Details Five Spot[9] - Release date: June 8, 2010
- Label: Bigger Picture Music Group
- Formats: CD, music download
Singles
Year Single Peak chart
positionsAlbum US Country
[10]US
[11]2010 "Family Man" 14 84 Craig Campbell 2011 "Fish" 23 83 "When I Get It"A - ATo be released.
Music videos
Year Video Director 2010 "Family Man"[12] Shaun Silva 2011 "Fish"[13] Wes Edwards References
- ^ a b c Leggett, Steve. "Craig Campbell biography". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/artist/craig-campbell-p2278806/biography. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ Senkosky, Madeline. "Craig Campbell Biography". Great American Country. http://allmusic.com/artist/craig-campbell-p2278806/biography. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ Richardson, Gayle (30 September 2010). "Craig Campbell: New Faces". The Boot. http://www.theboot.com/2010/09/30/craig-campbell-family-man/. Retrieved 13 October 2010.
- ^ "Biography". Craig Campbell. http://www.craigcampbell.tv/?q=content/bio. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ Phillips, Jessica (8 November 2010). "Who's New: Craig Campbell". Country Weekly 17 (45): 20. ISSN 1074-3235.
- ^ "Roundin' up some fun". Fort Scott Tribune. 11 September 2010. http://www.fstribune.com/story/1663769.html. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ^ "Craig Campbell Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/craig-campbell/chart-history/1590975?f=320&g=Albums. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "Craig Campbell Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/craig-campbell/chart-history/1590975?f=305&g=Albums. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "Five Spot listing". iTunes Store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/five-spot-ep/id374380315. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- ^ "Craig Campbell Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/craig-campbell/chart-history/1590975?f=357&g=Singles. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "Craig Campbell Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/craig-campbell/chart-history/1590975?f=379&g=Singles. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Craig Campbell : Family Man". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/craig-campbell/591404/family-man.jhtml. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Craig Campbell : Fish". Country Music Television. http://www.cmt.com/videos/craig-campbell/671084/fish.jhtml. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
External links
Categories:- American country singers
- American country singer-songwriters
- Musicians from Georgia (U.S. state)
- People from Toombs County, Georgia
- Living people
- Bigger Picture Music Group artists
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