Sara Evans

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sara Evans
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 5, 1971(1971-02-05)
Age	53
Birthplace	Boonville
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Aquarius

Sara Evans Biography

Sara Evans is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on February 5, 1971 in Boonville, Missouri, United States. American country music star who has released platinum and gold-selling albums and albums, including 1998’s The No Place That Far.

She appeared as a guest in Jeffrey Foxworthy’s TV show, The Foxworthy’s Big Night Out.

Sara Lynn Evans (/ˈ s ɛər ə / ; born February 5, 1971) is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Evans moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1991 to be a country music artist. She met fellow musician Craig Schelske and left Nashville with him in 1992, moving to Oregon. They married in 1993. She returned to Nashville in 1995 and began recording demos. Nashville songwriter Harlan Howard was impressed by her demo of his song “Tiger by the Tail”. He decided to help her music career, leading to a signed contract with RCA Nashville.

Her younger brothers and sisters are all younger. They had daughters Audrey as well as Olivia, and one boy, Avery, with Craig Schelske who she was engaged to from 1993 until 2007. She was married to She has six younger siblings. She had two daughters, Audrey and Olivia, and a son, Avery, with Craig Schelske, whom she was married to from 1993 to 2007. She married Jay Barker in 2008. in the year 2008.

Sara Evans Net Worth

Sara Evans is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sara Evans 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a frequent nightclub performer by the age of 16. Her debut record, Three Chords and a Truth was released in 1997.

She has been honored with prizes from Billboard and The Country Music Association, and Broadcast Music Incorporated.

Evans was born in Boonville, Missouri, in 1971, and is of Welsh, English, Irish, and Native American descent. She was raised on a farm near New Franklin, Missouri, the eldest girl of seven children. By five, she was singing weekends in her family’s band. At the age of eight, she was struck by an automobile in front of the family home, and her legs suffered multiple fractures. Recuperating for months in a wheelchair, she continued singing to help pay her medical bills. When Sara was around 10 years old, her father took her to Nashville where she recorded a single (titled “I’m Going to Be the Only Female Fiddle Player in Charlie Daniels Band”), and attempted to sell the record at Fan Fair (now called CMA Music Fest). When she was 16, she also began performing at a nightclub near Columbia, Missouri, a gig that lasted two years.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sara Evans height 5 ft 9 in Sara weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sara Evans Dating?

According to our records, Sara Evans married to Jay Barker , Craig Schelske. As of December 1, 2023, Sara Evans’s is not dating anyone.

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On January 13, 1998 Sara appeared on The Nashville Network’s Workin’ Man: A Tribute to Merle Haggard with Merle Haggard, George Jones, Little Jimmy Dickens, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Wynonna Judd, Ricky Van Shelton, Emmylou Harris, John Andersen, Noel Haggard, and The Strangers.

Facts & Trivia

Sara Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sara Evans celebrates birthday on February 5 of every year.

In 2001, Evans was the most-nominated artist at the Country Music Association awards with seven nominations overall, and she won her first CMA award when “Born to Fly” won the award for Video of the Year, her first major industry award.

Top Facts about Sara Evans

1. Sara Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.
2. She has released 8 studio albums and 1 Christmas album.
3. Evans has had 5 number one singles on the US Billboard charts.
4. She has won numerous awards, including a CMA award for Video of the Year.
5. Evans was inducted into the Missouri Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
6. Her hit single “Born to Fly” was certified platinum by RIAA.
7. She has sold over 6 million records worldwide.
8. Evans is also a New York Times bestselling author with two books published.
9. She co-hosted the ACM Awards in 2008 and appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2006.
10. In addition to her music career, she is actively involved in charity work, supporting causes such as St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and MusiCares Foundation.

Are Jay Barker and Sara Evans still married?

The former couple, who wed in 1993 , share three kids. While navigating her divorce, the “A Little Bit Stronger” singer was introduced to Barker, who was going through a split of his own, by her marital counselor. “He told us he’d never known two people more alike,” Evans told Birmingham magazine in 2015.

What is Sara Evans doing these days?

While Barker is busy talking sports, Evans is still making music. She skyrocketed to fame with Born to Fly in 2000. She recently partnered up with her two children, Olivia and Avery, to release The Barker Family Band in 2019.

What song is Sara Evans famous for?

Born to Fly ‘ A No. 1 hit on Billboard’s country charts, ‘Born to Fly’ is Evans’ most commercially successful hit for a reason. The singable tune might haunt you for days after you hear it, but you probably won’t mind. This song has undoubtedly earned the No.

Does Craig Schelske see his kids?

The very public court battle ended and Evans retained the sole custody of their children. Schelske reportedly does not have a relationship with them.

Is Braxton Barker Jay Barker's son?

Barker’s son , Braxton Barker, was a walk-on backup quarterback at Alabama for the past four seasons. He announced recently that he is entering the transfer portal to leave for another school.