He is a relative of Cajun music legend, Doug Kershaw.
After the death of his father when Sammy was 11, he worked a variety of jobs by day while playing roadhouses at night to support his family.
During that time, he opened shows for Ray Price, Merle Haggard and George Jones while barely into his teens. When the pressures of growing up fast took their toll in the form of a serious drug and alcohol problem, he quit his bad habits cold turkey in 1988 and took a break from music to work as a remodeling supervisor at Wal-Mart.
One of Kershaw's demo tapes made its way to Mercury Records, which released his debut album in 1991. His traditional country voice found a receptive audience in the early 1990s, with hits like "Cadillac Style," "She Don't Know She's Beautiful" and a remake of the Amazing Rhythm Aces' "Third Rate Romance."
Shortly thereafter, Kershaw and Lorrie Morgan divorced their spouses and married in 2001. They separated two years later, but quickly reconciled. Prior to their marriages, Kershaw and Morgan recorded two duets - "Maybe Not Tonight" and "He Drinks Tequila", both of which made the Top 40.
He has released over 14 albums in his career including "I Want My Money Back" on Audium Records in 2003.
Kershaw filed for protection under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on February 7, 2007.
Singles
Year Title Album US Country
1991 "Cadillac Style" Don't Go Near The Water 3
1991 "Don't Go Near The Water" Don't Go Near The Water 12
1992 "Yard Sale" Don't Go Near The Water 17
1993 "Anywhere But Here" Don't Go Near The Water 10
1992 "She Don't Know She's Beautiful" Haunted Heart 1
1993 "Haunted Heart" Haunted Heart 9
1993 "Queen Of My Double-Wide Trailer" Haunted Heart 7
1994 "I Can't Reach Her Anymore"A Haunted Heart 3
1994 "National Working Woman's Holiday" Feelin' Good Train 2
1994 "Third Rate Romance" Feelin' Good Train 2
1995 "Southbound" Feelin' Good Train 27
1995 "If You're Gonna Walk, I'm Gonna Crawl" Feelin' Good Train 18
1995 "Your Tattoo" The Hits, Chapter One 47
1996 "Meant To Be" Politics, Religion And Her 5
1996 "Vidalia" Politics, Religion And Her 10
1997 "Politics, Religion And Her" Politics, Religion And Her 28
1997 "Fit To Be Tied Down" Politics, Religion And Her 29
1998 "Love Of My Life"A, B Labor Of Love 2
1998 "Matches" Labor Of Love 22
1998 "Honky Tonk America" Labor Of Love 31
1999 "One Day Left To Live" Labor Of Love 35
1999 "Maybe Not Tonight" (w/ Lorrie Morgan) Maybe Not Tonight 17
1999 "When You Love Someone" Maybe Not Tonight 37
2000 "Me And Maxine" Maybe Not Tonight 35
2001 "He Drinks Tequila" (w/ Lorrie Morgan) I Finally Found Someone 39
2003 "I Want My Money Back" I Want My Money Back 33
2003 "I've Never Been Anywhere" I Want My Money Back 58
2006 "Tennessee Girl" Honky Tonk Boots 43
2006 "Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On" Honky Tonk Boots -
Please Come Home For Christmas
Sammy Kershaw Lyrics
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Oh what a Christmas to have the blues
My baby's gone I have no friends
To wish me greetings once again
Choirs will be singing "Silent Night"
Christmas carols by candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas by New Years night
Friends and relations send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
But this is Christmas yes Christmas my dear
The time of year to be with the ones you love
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
Christmas and new Years will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, happy once again
Oh there'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
And I'll be happy, Christmas once again
The lyrics of Sammy Kershaw's song "Please Come Home For Christmas" allude to the feeling of loneliness and heartbreak during the holiday season. The song sets a melancholic mood as the singer expresses his sadness over his loved one being gone, and the lack of friends to provide company and comfort. The first verse shows that the bells of the season are not ringing happily as they're supposed to, but are instead ringing to remind the singer of his sorrows. The lack of friends to wish him greetings also reiterates the singer's isolation.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the traditional aspects of Christmas with choirs singing "Silent Night" and carols by candlelight. However, the lack of his loved one's presence overshadows these festive activities. The chorus is a plea to his loved one to return for Christmas, as he hopes to be reunited and share the joy of the season with her. The sentiment continues in the third verse, with the singer stating that even if his loved one cannot make it back for Christmas, he hopes to see her by New Year's night. He also acknowledges that he will receive greetings from friends and family, but her absence will still be felt. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer believing that his loved one will come back and there will be no more sorrow or pain.
Overall, "Please Come Home For Christmas" is a poignant reminder that the holiday season can be difficult for those who feel alone or miss a loved one. The song's emotional and relatable lyrics, combined with its upbeat melody, have made it a beloved classic played by many musicians over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Bells will be ringing this sad sad news
The bells will ring to signify the upcoming holiday but will also be a reminder of the sad news that my loved one is gone.
Oh what a Christmas to have the blues
This Christmas is more difficult than others because of the sadness caused by the absence of my loved one.
My baby's gone I have no friends
My loved one is not here and I have no one to share in the traditional holiday greetings and activities.
To wish me greetings once again
I long to hear the warm holiday greetings from those who care about me, but without my loved one here, the holiday feels empty.
Choirs will be singing "Silent Night"
The traditional songs and sounds of the holiday season will still be present, but they will be bittersweet without my loved one here.
Christmas carols by candlelight
The beloved traditions of singing carols and lighting candles will continue on, but the holiday feels less bright and joyful without my loved one present.
Please come home for Christmas
I am reaching out to my loved one in the hopes that they will be able to return to me for the holiday season.
If not for Christmas by New Years night
Even if my loved one cannot make it home for Christmas, I am still hopeful that they will be able to visit me in the near future.
Friends and relations send salutations
Even if my loved one cannot be here with me for the holidays, I will still receive messages of love and support from those who care about me.
Sure as the stars shine above
I am certain that despite the distance and the difficulties, my loved one still thinks of me and cares for me.
But this is Christmas yes Christmas my dear
The holiday season is a time of special significance, and it would mean so much to me if my loved one could be here with me to share it.
The time of year to be with the ones you love
Christmas is a special time for family and loved ones to come together and share in the joy of the season.
So won't you tell me you'll never more roam
I hope that my loved one will make a promise to always stay close to me and never leave me feeling alone during the holidays again.
Christmas and new Years will find you home
I believe that no matter what, the holiday season will always be a time to come home and be with family and loved ones.
There'll be no more sorrow no grief and pain
If my loved one returns to me, I believe that all the sadness and pain of the past will fade away in the warmth of the holiday season.
And I'll be happy, happy once again
If my loved one returns to me, I will be filled with joy and happiness once more, and the holiday season will be complete.
Oh there'll be no more sorrow, no grief and pain
If my loved one is no longer absent and returns to me for the holidays, then all the darkness of the past will be chased away by the light of love and happiness.
And I'll be happy, Christmas once again
If my loved one returns to me for the holidays, then the season will once again be filled with happiness and joy for me, just like it used to be.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene C. Redd
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