Who was country singer Brad Martin?

SIGNED TO Epic Records in the year 2000, Brad Martin was a country musician.

On Friday, March 11, 2022, the Before I Knew Better singer passed away at the age of 48.

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Who was country singer Brad Martin?

Born on May 3, 1973, Brad Martin was a country singer and songwriter.

A native of Ohio, Brad started playing the guitar at as a child.

He moved to Nashville in his early 20s to pursue a career in music.

After signing to Epic Records in 2000, Brad dropped his debut album - Wings of a Honkey-Tonk Angel - two years later.

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The lead single, Before I Knew Better, was a hit.

Brad went on to partner up with singer and songwriter John Ramey in 2008; the duo called themselves Martin Ramey.

What happened to him?

On Friday, March 11, John Ramey wrote via Facebook: "I can't believe I'm saying this.. My dear friend and music brother Brad Martin passed away this afternoon..

"I am absolutely heartbroken. He's in the hands of the Lord now.

He continued: "Rock on my brother!!! You were a great friend, true talent and it was an honor making music with you."

A cause of death has not yet been determined.

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What are the lyrics to Before I Knew Better?

Peaking at number 15 at its time of release in 2002, Before I Knew Better is the lead single from Brad Martin's debut album.

The song ended up winning a BMI Award for being one of the 50 most-played country songs of 2003.

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Singing to an alluded lost love, the chorus states: "Before I knew better / Before I woke up / I did a whole lot of crazy foolish things I'm not proud of / It was just like me to risk it all / Even when the pain outweighed the pleasure / Before I knew better."