Who is Steve Azar? | Steve Azar Biography and Wiki
Steve Azar whose birth name is Stephen Thomas Azar is country music writer, recording artist and a producer. His love for country music was inspired by Eugene Powell at an early age. Steve would hang out behind his dad’s liquor store to listen to Eugene Powell songs.
He was born and raised in Greenville Mississippi at the entrance to the Mississippi Delta. He was playing in all big clubs in the Delta and almost all Blues Festival. The renowned singer later moved to Nashville where within days he got song publishing contracts offers.
Steve Azar Age and Birthday
Azar was born on April 11, 1964, in Greenville, Mississippi, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 11th every year. Steve will be 57 years old on Apr. 11th 2021. Azar was raised in Greenville Mississippi at the entrance to the Mississippi Delta in the US.
Steve Azar Height and Weight
Steve appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding Azar actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Steve Azar Education
Azar formed a band and was busy touring with his band while studying at Delta State University.
Steve Azar Family
After doing our research, details about Azar parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Steve Azar Wife
Steve is married to Gwen Nabholz and they have 3 children; Cecilia Azar, Adrian Azar and Strack Azar.
Steve Azar Children
Azar and his wife, Gwen Nabholz have three kids namely Cecilia Azar, Adrian Azar and Strack Azar.
Steve Azar Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Steve Azar.
- Full Name: Stephen Thomas Azar
- Known As: Steve Azar
- Age/ How Old?: 56 years (2020)
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1964
- Place of Birth: Greenville, Mississippi
- Education: Delta State University
- Birthday: April 11th
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Not Available
- Mother’s Name: Not Available
- Siblings: Not Available
- Married?: Gwen Nabholz
- Children/ Kids: Cecilia Azar, Adrian Azar and Strack Azar
- Height/ How tall?: Average
- Weight: Average
- Profession: Country music writer, recording artist and a producer
- Known For: One Mississippi
- Net worth: $107 million
Steve Azar Career
His first full release in 2002 was ‘Waitin’ on Joe’ which had a single ‘I Don’t Have To Be Me Til’ Monday’. This was followed by a throat surgery that stalled his career and sidelined him from performing on the live band. In 2006 he came back after a long recovery and soul searching on his career direction and released ‘Indianola’ from his own independent music label called Dang/Ride Records. He also released “You Don’t Know a Thing” and “You’re My Life” which also enjoyed a huge liking at the country radio.
In 2009 he released ‘Slide On Over Here’, “Moo La Moo”, “Sunshine”
Steve Azar Songs
Steve released “Soldier Song” on Memorial Day in 2011 which was a tribute to the soldiers and their families who are left behind. It talks about the daily lives of the soldiers and their families at a personal level. He also released Delta Soul Volume One in 2011. Azar wrote ‘fly’ in 2015.
Steve Azar One Mississippi
Steve relocated back to his home base at Delta of Mississippi and is currently recording with his own label that was renamed as Ride Records.
He became the Spokesperson for Certified AG Business Program in late 2015. Steve used his song, “The American Farmer”, as the official anthem for the program. Azar started a weekly cooking segment on ThreadMB which is an e-zine that combines Mom Bloggers and Celebrities sharing their inspiring charitable endeavours. This blog reaches millions of readers monthly and the segment also allowed Steve to have fun in the kitchen while promoting the farm to fork lifestyle. His song Fly and Waiting on Joe are also very popular.
Steve Azar Tour
You can follow Azar planned tours on his website. https://www.steveazar.com/
Steve Azar and The Kingsmen
In April of 2016, Steve became the first artist to record a full-length studio album at the legendary Mississippi landmark, Club Ebony. A long time in the making, and his first record in 5 years, Steve cut 13 new original tracks. The club, now belonging to the B.B. King Museum, was turned into a recording studio. It captures the rich history and vibe of the room and in turn, creates inspirational performances on the record.
The album, Down At The Liquor Store, was made with the participation of The Kings Men. The Kings Men is a group of musicians who backed B.B. King, Elvis Presley and other musical Kings. The combination of Steve’s Delta songwriting approach and the band’s musical background has created a unique and soulful sound. Down At The Liquor Store is an authentic Delta Soul record.
The new record is accompanied by a full-length feature documentary Something in the Water combining the making of the record with the musical trajectory of The Kings Men and the historical musical influence of the Mississippi Delta on the world music scene.
Steve & The Kings Men made their live debut headlining 2016’s B.B. King Homecoming Festival. The band headlined Mississippi Night At The GRAMMY’s in Los Angeles February 2017 and currently touring now. To inquire about booking domestic or international shows Click Here
The process of making this album evolved naturally out of the sound and lyrics of Steve’s new songs coupled with our interest in keeping it a “Mississippi” record. Everything Azar does, and has done, ties back to Mississippi. From the lyrics in his songs to his award-winning Mighty Mississippi Music Festival and his charity event The Delta Soul Celebrity Golf and Charity Event.
Steve Azar Net Worth
Steve estimated Net Worth in 2019 is approximate $100K to $1M. He has primarily accumulated his wealth and income through his country music singing career.
STEVE AZAR AND THE KINGS MEN ARE
- Steve Azar – Vocals & Guitar
- Jason Young – Percussion & Vocals
- Regi Richards – Bass
- Walter King – Saxophone & Flute
- Herman Jackson – Drums
- Little Ray Neal – Guitar
- David Briggs – Keys
- Dr Alphonso Sanders – Saxophone & Trumpet
- Jimmie Lee Jr. – Keys
Steve Azar Awards
Azar was nominated and awarded the Governor’s Art Award in the 2018 Governor’s Choice by the Mississippi Arts Commission.
Steve Azar Sunshine Lyrics
Me Til Monday
“I Don’t Have To Be Me (’til Monday)” is a song recorded by American country music artist Azar. The song was released in October 2001. It was the lead-off single from his album Waitin’ on Joe. The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It became Azar’s highest-peaking single. Azar wrote this song along with R.C. Bannon and Jason Young. It also peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first and only Hot 100 entry. It is also his most successful single to date.
The content in the song is that the male narrator decides to call in sick on Friday so that he can have a three-day weekend. “I Don’t Have to Be Me (’til Monday)” debuted at number 57 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles in October 2001. Tracks for the chart week of October 6, 2001. “I Don’t Have to Be Me” spent 44 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks which is now known as Hot Country Songs charts, peaking at number 2 in mid-2002. This was his first charting single since “I Never Stopped Lovin’ You” in 1996.