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." He is also known for covering two 1970s-era hits for country music legend Johnny Paycheck -- "Someone to Give My Love To" (1993, Byrd's second chart hit) and "Don't Take Her She's All I Got" (1997).
Byrd is an avid outdoorsman. He began fishing with his grandmother, Mavis Vaughn, when he was only three, and she bought him his first shotgun when he was six. His love of those sports has given him the opportunity to host two shows on the Outdoor Channel.
Byrd is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association. He developed a crank bait fishing lure marketed by Norman Lures called The Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich & Famous', named after his hit recording of the song written by Byron Hill and Wayne Tester. For every one of the lures sold Byrd donates ten cents to the Special Olympics.
Byrd also hosts an annual golfing/fishing/music event, "The Tracy Byrd Homecoming Weekend," in Southeast Texas to raise money for local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Children's Miracle Network, and culminating in the donation of money to fund the Tracy Byrd Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont. Byrd also raised money by soliciting pledges for his attempt to complete the 2001 Houston Marathon. He finished the marathon, and donated all of his pledges to the Children's Miracle Network.[1]
In 1994, he made a cameo appearance in the film Radioland Murders. He has also published Eat Like a Byrd: The Tracy Byrd Cookbook which "uses rubs and marinades to create memorable meals."[2]. He has also launched a line of spices, rubs, and marinades to go along with it, called "Tracy Byrd's Tiny Town Products." These are available at Wal-Mart and Kroger stores, Byrd donates five cents from each sale to the Children's Miracle Network.
Byrd and his wife, Michelle, have two sons and daughter. The family lives in Beaumont, Texas.
The Keeper Of The Stars
Tracy Byrd Lyrics
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Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew
Now I just can't believe you're in my life
Heaven's smilin' down on me
As I look at you tonight
I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
Soft moonlight on your face oh how you shine
It takes my breath away
Just to look into your eyes
I know I don't deserve a treasure like you
There really are no words
To show my gratitude
I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doin'
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
It was no accident me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew
The lyrics of Tracy Byrd's "Keeper of the Stars" describe the feelings of the singer towards his significant other as he reflects on their relationship. The first verse declares that the meeting was no coincidence, but rather it was planned by a divine power. This power had an intentional hand in the meeting of these two individuals long before they ever knew one another. The second verse describes the singer's amazement that his significant other is in his life and how heaven must be smiling down on him. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't deserve this treasure, and there really are no words to show his gratitude.
The chorus is an ode to the "keeper of the stars" who knew what he was doing when he brought the two hearts together. The singer recognizes that he has everything he needs when he holds his significant other in his arms, and he owes all his gratitude to the keeper of the stars. The final verse describes the beauty of the significant other as the soft moonlight shines upon her face. The singer is filled with wonder just by looking into her eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
It was no accident me finding you
Finding you wasn't just a coincidence
Someone had a hand in it
It was somebody's plan
Long before we ever knew
It was planned long before we met
Now I just can't believe you're in my life
I'm amazed that you're a part of my life
Heaven's smilin' down on me
It feels like heavenly blessings are showering on me
As I look at you tonight
As I stare at you now
I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
I show gratitude to the divine creator of the universe for bringing us together
He sure knew what he was doin'
The divine creator knew exactly what he was doing
When he joined these two hearts
When he united our hearts
I hold everything
You mean everything to me
When I hold you in my arms
When I embrace you
I've got all I'll ever need
You are all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars
I'm grateful to the divine creator for the gift of love
Soft moonlight on your face, oh how you shine
The beautiful moonlight reflects how beautiful you look
It takes my breath away
You leave me speechless
Just to look into your eyes
Just staring at your eyes
I know I don't deserve a treasure like you
I feel like I'm not worthy to have someone like you
There really are no words
Words can't express my gratitude and admiration for you
To show my gratitude
To reflect how thankful I am
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Dickey Lee Lipscomb, Danny Bear Mayo, Karen Ruth Staley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blainefreeman838
This was sang to me by my very first love when we were 12-13 yrs old I had to move far away so he said this was his song to me and every time I heard it I'd remember him. Well 21 yrs later God brought me back to the one boy that stole my whole heart all those yrs ago. We are engaged and will be getting married soon. This will be our first dance song ❤
@janicerippey2857
Beautiful story
@pamelastiverson1404
A true love story! Thanks for sharing. 💘
@rebeccaluna6788
My husband and I have been married 41 years and recently renewed our vows .. this has been our song for a very long time and I still love him dearly!! ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!
@codysimmons8867
very beautiful story glad god was able to have a hand in it. and congratulations on the engagement.
@grinaz2
Congratulations ...May God bless you both with a very long and beautiful life together. ❤️
@pennycasey2160
The good Lord puts everything in place ❤
@ericsmith8708
What a good song I love listening to Traci Byrd songs how are you Penny ?
@jebtd
I've Always Loved this song.
@kevinchandler179
This is a masterpiece 👏!!!!!!