Keith Anderson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Keith Anderson
Anderson in concert
Background information
Born	(1968-01-12) January 12, 1968 (age 57)
Origin	Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Arista Nashville Columbia Nashville

Keith Anderson, born on January 12, 1968, is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is known for his hit songs and for writing songs for other famous artists.

Before he became a recording artist himself, Keith helped write a song called "Beer Run (B Double E Double R-U-N)". This song was a duet sung by Garth Brooks and George Jones in 2001.

In 2004, Keith Anderson signed a record deal with Arista Nashville. His first song, "Pickin' Wildflowers", came out that year. It was the first song from his first album, Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll. This album had four popular songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. It was also certified gold, meaning it sold a lot of copies!

Keith also co-wrote the song "Lost in This Moment" for the group Big & Rich. This song became a number one hit on the country music charts in 2007. Later that year, Keith switched to the Columbia record label. His second album, C'mon!, was released in August 2008. The song "I Still Miss You" from that album became one of his biggest hits, reaching the Top 5 on the country charts.

His most recent music is a six-song album called I'll Bring the Music, which was released in May 2015.

Keith Anderson's Early Life and Sports

Keith Anderson grew up in Miami, Oklahoma. When he was in middle school and high school, he loved playing sports. He also started his music journey by singing in a band at his church.

After high school, Keith went to Oklahoma State University. There, he studied engineering and played baseball. He was so good at baseball that the Kansas City Royals baseball team even showed interest in him! However, a shoulder injury stopped him from becoming a professional baseball player. After that, Keith tried bodybuilding and even placed second in the Mr. Oklahoma competition.

Keith Anderson's Music Career Journey

After college, Keith first worked at an engineering company in Dallas, Texas. But after about a year and a half, he decided to follow his dream of becoming a musician. He started going to music clubs at night and began writing his own songs. His brother, Brian, also taught him how to play the guitar.

In Dallas, Keith tried out for a show called Grapevine Opry. Many other country stars had started their careers there. He performed on the show for three years. Then, he got to perform at bigger events like the Texas State Fair and Six Flags.

Making Tough Choices for Music

At one point, Keith faced money problems. He had to work extra jobs as a landscaper and a personal trainer. He even thought about going back to school to study physical therapy at the University of Texas.

But just a month before starting, he changed his mind. He decided to focus completely on music. He realized that his education would always be there, but his chance to make music might not be. So, he decided to put all his effort into creating his first music CD.

Breaking Through in Nashville

After recording his CD in Nashville, Keith started sending his music to radio stations. In 2000, he formed his own band. His first big success as a songwriter came in 2001. That's when Garth Brooks and George Jones recorded "Beer Run (B Double E R-U-N)", a song Keith helped write.

In 2002, he opened concerts for the popular group Montgomery Gentry. He performed at many events, which helped him get his record deal with Arista Nashville. Since then, Keith has written songs for other famous singers like Gretchen Wilson. He also wrote Big & Rich's number one hit song, "Lost in This Moment".

First Album: Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll

In 2004, Keith Anderson officially signed with Arista Nashville. His first album was called Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll. This album had several popular songs. These included "Pickin' Wildflowers", "XXL", and "Every Time I Hear Your Name". Another song from the album, "Podunk", was also released and did well on the charts.

Second Album: C'mon!

In early 2007, Keith released a song called "Sunday Morning in America". Later that year, he moved to the Columbia Records Nashville label. His first song with Columbia, "I Still Miss You", came out in 2008. This song became his third Top Ten hit!

"I Still Miss You" was the first song from his second album, C'mon!, which was released in August 2008. This album also included "Sunday Morning in America" and his own version of "Lost in This Moment".

Recent Music: I'll Bring the Music

Since 2010, Keith Anderson has continued to record and release new music. He has shared songs like "Wild Girls" and "Your Town for Now" with his fans. In May 2014, he released the song "I'll Bring the Music", which was played on The Highway radio station.

Keith released a six-song album called I'll Bring the Music on May 12, 2015. This album was available on iTunes and Amazon. He also released a full-length album with the same name in 2014, which was available at his website and his live shows.

Keith Anderson's Personal Life

Keith Anderson married Lauren Woodruff in December 2010. They had been dating for ten years before they got married. They welcomed their daughter, Crozle J. Anderson, on October 5, 2011. Their son, Jaxon, was born in November 2013. Keith and Lauren divorced in 2017.

Discography

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Singles

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