Sammy Kershaw

Sammy Kershaw is honoring his late friend and mentor George Jones with a new album dedicated entirely to the "Possum." "Do You Know Me? - A Tribute To George Jones" will be released on Tuesday, July 22nd.

Throughout his career, the Country music industry and critics have consistently compared Kershaw's vocal style to that of Jones.

"When I was four or five years old, I can remember hearing George Jones sing and even though I hadn't yet lived any of those heartbreaking songs, I could hear that natural tear in his voice and it would make me cry," said Sammy. "I felt every word in every story that he was singing. I can remember that when I was that little kid, I felt like I already knew him. When I was 14 years old I had the honor of meeting Jones for the first time and was able to open several shows for him, which for me was the opportunity of a lifetime. Sometimes things in life are hard to explain but like I said, I always felt like I knew George Jones before I ever met him."

Kershaw adds, "George Jones was and still is the King of Country Soul music and there is no other and there never will be another. I had to do this tribute album to Jones because I believe that if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have ever discovered the talent that God gave me."

"Do You Know Me? - A Tribute To George Jones" track listing:

1. The Grand Tour
2. Once You've Had The Best
3. She Thinks I Still Care
4. Why Baby Why
5. Walk Through This World With Me
6. When The Grass Grows Over Me
7. Window Up Above
8. White Lightning
9. Near You (featuring Georgette Jones)
10. He Stopped Loving Her Today
11. The Race Is On
12. Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes
13. Do You Know Me (new song)
14. The Route That I Took (new song)

For additional information, visit www.SammyKershaw.com.

By: Misti Douglas

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