SAMMY KERSHAW RELEASES NEW SONG DEDICATED TO THE LATE GEORGE JONES
“The Route That I Took” Single and Music Video Released Today
Portion of Song’s Proceeds to Go to Charity
Nashville, Tenn. (May 7, 2013) – Today, in honor of the late George Jones, country music star Sammy Kershaw released his latest single and music video, “The Route That I Took” (Big Hit Records / RED).
“George
was a major part of my life for many years,” notes Kershaw. “He was my
friend and mentor and I wrote this song with him in mind a while back
and hoped that he one day might record it. I couldn’t think of a more
appropriate time to put it out. God Bless you, Possum and see you again
someday my friend.”
was a major part of my life for many years,” notes Kershaw. “He was my
friend and mentor and I wrote this song with him in mind a while back
and hoped that he one day might record it. I couldn’t think of a more
appropriate time to put it out. God Bless you, Possum and see you again
someday my friend.”
Country music icon George Jones passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 81.
Kershaw’s
multi-platinum selling albums have had more than 30 radio singles
including major hits like “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Cadillac
Style,” “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer” and “Third Rate Romance.” The
GRAMMY-nominated country music star has sold more than 5 million albums
to date. Because of vocal similarities, critics often referred to
Kershaw as the heir apparent to the late, great George Jones.
multi-platinum selling albums have had more than 30 radio singles
including major hits like “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Cadillac
Style,” “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer” and “Third Rate Romance.” The
GRAMMY-nominated country music star has sold more than 5 million albums
to date. Because of vocal similarities, critics often referred to
Kershaw as the heir apparent to the late, great George Jones.
“The Route That I Took” is available for download now on iTunes and Amazon.com. A portion of the song’s proceeds will go to a to-be-announced charity. Watch the music video HERE.
For additional information on Sammy Kershaw, visit www.sammykershaw.com.