Clint Black
Clint Patrick Black was born in Long Branch, N.J., on Feb. 4, 1962, but raised in Houston. He dropped out of high school to play music, supporting himself with day jobs as ironworker and fishing guide. After building a local reputation, he was brought to the attention of RCA Records, which signed him to a recording contract in 1987. Starting with his first single, "A Better Man," in 1989, Black scored four straight No. 1s. That same year, he won the Country Music Association's Horizon Award and the following year, its male vocalist of the year prize. In 1991, he joined the Grand Ole Opry, married actress Lisa Hartman and scored two more #1 hits, "Loving Blind" and "Where Are You Now." The Clint Black Foundation has established a fund to benefit the families of soldiers killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Clint Black is providing all the necessary administrative costs to make sure 100% of the proceeds will go to the families. Black's other humanitarian efforts include his work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, USA Harvest Food Drive, Operation Heartland and a national shoe drive that resulted in the donation of more than 55,000 pairs of shoes for less fortunate individuals. He has been presented with the Artist Humanitarian Award from the Country Radio Broadcasters and the AXA Liberty Bowl 2002 Outstanding Achievement Award for his charitable work.
Read the lyrics to Clint's controversial song I Raq and Roll.