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Byrd is the eldest child, and only son, of Jerry Lynn and Brenda Vaughn Byrd. He and his sister Debra were raised in Vidor, Texas and were students in the Vidor, Texas public school system. Tracy Byrd graduated from Vidor High School in May 1984. His first college experience was at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.

Byrd never intended becoming a singer. Byrd was never in Band or Choir in the Vidor School System. He began studying business at Texas State University (then called Southwest Texas State). One of his friends coaxed him into singing a cover of Hank Williams Sr’s “Your Cheating Heart” at a local mall recording studio. The owner of the studio was so impressed with his version that he entered Byrd into a local talent contest. Byrd discovered on that stage that he really liked the attention and applause that came with performing.

Byrd began playing nightclubs in Southeast Texas, including working with then-struggling artist Mark Chesnutt. After Chesnutt secured a record deal, Byrd took over as the house band at Cutters Nightclub in Beaumont, landing his own record deal in 1992. His first three albums sold over 3 million copies.

His first No. 1 single was 1993’s “Holdin’ Heaven,” although “The Keeper of the Stars” (1995) and “I’m From the Country” (1998) are considered his signature songs. Byrd finally scored his second No. 1 hit in the fall of 2002, with “Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo.
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  • meandmymini

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  • gebhardino

    like him.

    October 2011

  • nicknamebb

    tracy byrd has great songs. i love him .i got alot of his cds. he is a great singer.

    September 2011

  • bonnietylersave

    You are the keeper of the stars!!

    July 2010

  • muhaiminisfat

    SUP GUYS THIS IS MY FAVORITE SINGER SO SPREAD THE LOVE Y'ALL. TRACY YOU DA MAN!!!!

    April 2010

  • Lonewulf59

    'Voice'........few do it with less...........'Feeling'...........

    June 2009

  • NilsHolgersson

    Thanks to this guy I know everything about anatomy.

    May 2009

  • IRSARGE

    100 gallon's!.............I'm here for the Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    April 2009

  • princess04260

    hello tracy my name is melissa i love your sng keeper of the stars it is the best song ever i could listen to it all day and all night it has so much meaning to it i just love it

    April 2009

  • SweetMelissa12

    Feel free to check out the Country Artist of the Week group and join if you like ;-)

    March 2009

  • nitehawk868

    Great voice!

    February 2009

  • Tsteele01

    If you're looking for a new country band, check out Tommy Steele: Steele Canyon Band ! Tommy just recorded at Rivergate Studios where he worked alongside Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down and Bobby Caps of .38 Special. Also joining Tommy during the recording session was talent such as Banner Thomas of Molly Hatchett and Steve Wheeler of Danny Joe Brown. The CD is set to be released in March of 2009 and is bound to be a hit! To listen to Tommy’s current album, “Love Country Music” which includes the hit single and music video “Hillbilly Girls,” check out: Tommy Steele: Steele Canyon Band !

    December 2008

  • Gaynor7

    Who else thinks Keeper Of The Stars is a fabulous song? It's gorgeous!

    October 2008

  • nikkimomo

    such an empty box! I love him <333

    September 2008

  • Gaynor7

    Sounding good to me!

    July 2008

  • messedupdreamer

    Pretty damn underrated if you ask me!

    June 2008

  • ttangel

    He's actually really good.

    September 2007

  • tsudduth24

    Not empty any more :-)

    March 2007
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