Sam Hunt is becoming one of Nashville’s most popular up-and-coming talents. He has co-written with some of the biggest names in country music and currently has two songs on the Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts, including Keith Urban’s newest single “Cop Car.”
He also has a rising career as a solo performer. Recently, Hunt has been making headlines by voicing his opinion on Urban’s “Cop Car” via his personal Twitter page.
The 56th Annual Grammy Award Ceremony took place Sunday, Jan. 26. Among the performers on music’s biggest night was country artist Keith Urban performing his most recent hit “Cop Car.”
The following day, Sam Hunt took to his Twitter page to share his feelings on Urban’s performance.
“I worked hard on “Cop Car.” Everything I poured into that song was stolen from me. I unfortunately can’t celebrate it being on the Grammys,” Hunt said on his Twitter account,
@SamHuntMusic.
Hunt did receive writer’s credit on “Cop Car” along with Zach Crowell and Matt Jenkins, making many question why he is so upset.
Hunt has not clarified exactly what his tweet means. Many speculate that it is the way Urban sang “Cop Car,” changing it from Hunt’s original version, which has been released online.
Keith Urban and his team have not released any statements in regards to Hunt’s tweets.
“Cop Car” is the third single from Urban’s studio album “Fuse.” The album was released on Sept. 10, 2013.
Hunt signed with MCA Nashville in January 2014.
Hunt will open for country music singer and previous winner of “The Voice” Cassadee Pope at Shippensburg University on March 28.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for SU students with ID and $25 for all others at the CUB Information Desk and at www.ticketweb.com.
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