Uncle Kracker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Uncle Kracker
Occupation	Songwriter
Date Of Birth	Jun 6, 1974(1974-06-06)
Age	50
Birthplace	Mount Clemens
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Gemini

Uncle Kracker Biography

Uncle Kracker is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on June 6, 1974 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States.

Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his country and rock music. He was a turntablist for Kid Rock’s backing group Twisted Brown Trucker and since 1999 has recorded as a solo artist. His singles “Follow Me” and “Drift Away” were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

Double Wide was Uncle Kracker’s first solo album. Released on June 30, 2000, it peaked at Number 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart and is Shafer’s most successful and highest-selling album. “Double Wide” was produced by Kid Rock, with mixing additional production by Michael Bradford. The first single taken off the album was “Follow Me”, which was co-written with Bradford, and peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2001. The album spent the next 10 months on the Billboard 200, and “Follow Me” also had a long chart run. His second single, “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”, failed to hit the Hot 100 chart. Double Wide was certified 2× Multi-Platinum on November 29, 2001.

Uncle Kracker Net Worth

Uncle Kracker is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Uncle Kracker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Shafer was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on June 6, 1974. With his brother Mike Shafer, he visited a nightclub in Clawson, Michigan, where a turntables competition was occurring. His older brother was competing against a then- unknown musician, Kid Rock. Shafer soon became friends with Kid Rock. In those times, he was mainly rapping. He went to L’Anse Creuse High School. In 1994, Kid Rock asked Shafer to play turntables for his band called Twisted Brown Trucker. Shafer knew nothing of using turntables, but since his brother was an experienced DJ, he agreed. He only performed at live shows at the time, until he began recording for Rock’s album, Early Mornin’ Stoned Pimp; Shafer was a featured vocalist on some of the tracks. He then began working on a solo album, but he continued being the DJ for Kid Rock. Upon the release of Rock’s multi-platinum album, The History Of Rock, Shafer decided that it was time to release his first solo album, Double Wide in 2000.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Uncle Kracker height 5′ 10″ Valerio weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Uncle Kracker Dating?

According to our records, Uncle Kracker married to Melanie Haas. As of December 1, 2023, Uncle Kracker’s is not dating anyone.

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On November 16, 2012, Uncle Kracker released his fifth studio album, Midnight Special, produced by Keith Stegall. Sugar Hill Records and Vanguard Records released the album under parent company Welk Music Group. The album was a full-fledged country record. The first single to come off of the album was “Nobody’s Sad on a Saturday Night”, followed by “Blue Skies”. Shafer performed songs from the album while on the road with Kid Rock for his $20 Best Night Ever Tour during 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Valerio Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Uncle Kracker celebrates birthday on June 6 of every year.

What is Uncle Kracker's most famous song?

Harding tells the story behind a massive Michigan-made hit: Uncle Kracker’s ‘Smile’ In 2009, Detroit singer-songwriter Uncle Kracker landed his biggest hit in years with “Smile,” a feel-good single that went multiplatinum while storming the pop and country charts.

Where is Uncle Kracker at now?

Uncle Kracker is currently touring across 1 country and has 18 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Nissan Stadium in Nashville , after that they’ll be at Chevy Vibes Stage in Nashville.

Is Uncle Kracker related to Kenny Chesney?

Friday, August 17, 2007 – Uncle Kracker, who had a hit with Kenny Chesney on “When the Sun Goes Down,” was arrested Friday in North Carolina, charged with second degree sexual assault.

Are Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker still friends?

He’s been Kid Rock’s friend since the sixth grade and his DJ since age 17. Now Uncle Kracker is ready to share his own laid-back groove with the world.

Who is Uncle Kracker married to now?

Melanie Haas