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As an award winning vocalist, entertainer,
cancer survivor and now one of the country's top speakers, Kevin Sharp
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 Sharp is no stranger to musical success. But Kevin Sharp
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.
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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 Sharp
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 Sharp was told
that his chance of survival was slim. Uncertain if he would live six
months, Kevin Sharp 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.
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Kevin Sharp 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 Sharp is the
only wish child to become the wish request of other wish kids, making
his wish experience come full circle.
Kevin Sharp 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.
What People Are Saying
"Kevin Sharp makes a triumphant return
with, 'Your Love Reaches Me.' He's never sounded better, and he's literally
living proof that you can't keep a good singer down. Welcome back!"
-- Bob Paxman, Country Weekly
"Kevin's unique style is beyond refreshing. Just what the format needs."
-- Mr. Bob - Program Director, WOGK
"Kevin is the whole package, great singer,
talented songwriter, a survivor and so darn handsome he makes me swoon!"
-- Vanessa Ryan, Music Director, WDEZ
"Kevin Sharp's new single...'sounds like
Kevin is BACK!'"
-- Austin James, APD/Music Director, WYNK
"It's wonderful to hear Kevin Sharp again!
He is an inspiration to millions of people with his music and life story.
Kevin's passion for music and his love of helping others is evident in
everything he does."
-- Michael Cruise, Program Director, KNUE
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