Clint Black was born in New Jersey but raised in Houston. He dropped out of high school to play music. After building a local reputation, he was brought to the attention of RCA Records, which signed him to a contract in 1987. Starting with his first single, "A Better Man," in 1989, Black scored four straight No. 1s. In 1991, he joined the Grand Ole Opry, married actress Lisa Hartman and scored two more No. 1s, "Loving Blind" and "Where Are You Now." Throughout the 90s, Black racked up more No. 1 hits, writing most of them with longtime touring guitarist, Hayden Nicholas. Black won CMA awards in 1993 for the George Jones collaboration "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" and in 1994 for the tribute album, Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles. He also charted with a cover of the Eagles' classic "Desperado." In addition, his 1998 participation in the all-star single "Same Old Train" won him a Grammy. After repackaging his hits and releasing an acoustic album, Black produced the debut album for Buddy Jewell and founded Equity Records. Black released On Purpose in 2015. Black continues to tour to the delight of his many, many fans.