Clay Walker
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About
Early Years
Born Earnest Clay Walker, Jr. or simply Clay Walker on Aug. 19, 1969 in Beaumont, Texas where he was raised by his father Earnest Clay Walker, Sr and Danna Bush together with his younger sister Kimberly.
His love for music flourished in the early years of his life when his father brought him his own guitar. At that point, he was aware that he wanted to lead a life of a musician. At age 16, he brought a demo tape to a local radio station, though the Dj said it wasn't possible to play his tape, he still heard it over the airwaves for the first time as he was driving away from the station. And that's just 6:00 in the morning!
Career
Before he officially entered the country music scene, he became the mainstay singer at a local club in Beaumont. His voice, guitar and charm lead him to be noticed by producer James Stroud who helped him get a stint under Giant Records that was based on Nashville.
His self-titled debut album was released in 1993 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. His evocative voice and outstanding stage presence never failed to impress his fans; thus propelling the start of his commercial career.
His follow-up album in 1994 entitled If I Could Make A Living was selling hot like pancakes as well and gained a Platinum Certification as well. 1995's release Hypnotize The Moon includes chart topper "Who Needs You Baby" and this album completed his grand slam for the Platinum Certification.
It has been 14 years of great country music and more than 10 albums and compilations that this perky singer has released but he still continues to fill the airwaves with beautiful songs full of heart and passion.
His latest album release was in April 17, 2007 entitled Fall.
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Clay Walker | Certified Platinum |
| 1994 | If I Could Make A Living | Certified Platinum |
| 1995 | Hypnotizing The Moon | Certified Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Hot Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | What's It To You | 73 | 1 | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | Dreaming With My Eyes Open | - | 1 | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | Where Do I Fit In The Picture | - | 11 | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | If I Could Make A Living | - | 1 | If I Could Make A Living |
| 1995 | This Woman and This Man | - | 1 | If I Could Make A Living |
| 1995 | Who Needs You Baby | - | 2 | Hypnotize The Moon |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Clay Walker.
Announcements
Release of his new album Fall will be out on April, 17, 2007
Discography
Albums
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 Fall
April 17, 2007 |
Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | What's It To You | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | Dreaming With My Eyes Open | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | Where Do I Fit Into The Picture | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | White Palace | Clay Walker |
| 1994 | If I Could Make A Living | If I Could Make A Living |
| 1995 | My Heart Will Never Know | If I Could Make A Living |
| 1995 | This Woman and This Man | If I Could Make A Living |
| 1996 | Bury The Shovel | Hypnotize The Moon |
| 1996 | Who Needs You Baby | Hypnotize The Moon |
| 1996 | Hypnotize The Moon | Hypnotize The Moon |
| 1996 | Only On Days That End In "Y" | Hypnotize The Moon |
| 1997 | Rumor Has It | Rumor Has It |
| 1997 | Then What | Rumor Has It |
| 1997 | Watch This | Rumor Has It |
| 1998 | Holding Her And Loving You | Live, Laugh, Love |
| 1999 | Live, Laugh, Love | Live, Laugh, Love |
| 1999 | Once in A Lifetime | Live, Laugh, Love |
| 1999 | She's Always Right | Live, Laugh, Love |
| 1999 | The Chain of Love | Live, Laugh, Love |
| 2001 | Say No More | Say No More |
| 2001 | If You Ever Feel Like Lovin' Me Again | Say No More |
| 2003 | A Few Questions | A Few Questions |
| 2007 | Fall | Fall |
Compilations & Live Releases
 Greatest Hits
June 9, 1998 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Contemporaries
Influences
Trivia
- When he was just 16 and even before he became a country singer, he was a desk clerk in Super 8 Motel.
- Clay Walker, together with his horse Maddie, ranked 7th at the Houston Livestock Rodeo; just shows that he never forgot his roots.
- In 2001, he was diagnosed to have Multiple Sclerosis, a neurologic disease, but that did not stop him from singing, writing and playing his guitar.
