BlackHawk and Sammy Kershaw

BlackHawk, formed in 1992 by Henry Paul, Van Stephenson, and David Robbins, achieved 1990s country fame with hits like "Every Once in a While." Signed to Arista Nashville, their debut single "Goodbye Says It All" charted at 11, followed by multiple Top Ten hits. With Southern rock influences, they continued performing and releasing music despite lineup changes, including Stephenson's 2001 passing. BlackHawk's enduring legacy includes a mix of country craft and rocking sound.

Sammy Kershaw, born in Kaplan, Louisiana, is a 1990s country singer known for modernizing honky tonk with a soft rock touch. Hits include "Cadillac Style" and "She Don't Know She's Beautiful." Kershaw, related to Cajun fiddler Doug Kershaw, overcame personal struggles to secure a record deal with Mercury in 1990. His platinum albums spawned numerous Top Ten hits. Collaborated with George Jones and Lorrie Morgan. He explored politics in Louisiana and returned to music with "Swamp Poppin'" in 2017, celebrating his R&B roots.