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Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer and musician. He was previously 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 . Early life.
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- Follow Me. On November 7, 2000, Uncle Kracker released Follow Me. Co-written by Kracker and Michael Bradford and produced by Bradford and Kid Rock, it may have featured ambiguous lyrics (some fans thought it was about drugs, while others speculated it was about infidelity) but the one thing that left no room for doubt was its hit potential.
- Drift Away. Drift Away was originally recorded by swamp rock singer John Henry Kurtz on his 1972 album Reunion. In 1973, the song proved a massive hit for soul singer Dobie Gray, who took it to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- In a Little While. In 2002, Uncle Kracker released his second studio album No Stranger to Shame. It was a commercial success, peaking at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spawning two hit singles.
- Smile. According to Kracker, Smile is “the most positive song” he’s ever written. “It’s just the feel-good song of the year. It’s so positive,” he’s said.
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Uncle Kracker has played sold out shows across the country and appeared everywhere from the American Country Music Awards to Late Night With Conan O'Brien. He is still having a blast, and fans worldwide undoubtedly will too when they see him on the road.
