Measure of a Man is the debut studio album by American country music artist Kevin Sharp, released on September 24, 1996 by Asylum Records. The debut single, "Nobody Knows" went to number one on both the American and Canadian country charts. The next two singles, "She's Sure Taking It Well" and "If You Love Somebody" both charted in the top ten while the last single, "There's Only You" failed to reach the top 40. The album has been certified gold by both the RIAA and CRIA. John Batdorf of the 1970s duo Batdorf & Rodney performs background vocals on this album.
Personnel
Credits for Measure of a Man are adapted from the official liner notes.
John Batdorf – background vocals
Joe Chemay – bass guitar
David Foster – keyboards
Chris Farren – background vocals, keyboards, mandolin, nylon string guitar
Larry Franklin – fiddle
Paul Franklin – steel guitar
John Hobbs – keyboards, piano
Dann Huff – electric guitar
Paul Leim – drums
Greg Leisz – lap steel guitar, Dobro
Greg Mathieson – organ
Cary Park – electric guitar
Kevin Sharp – lead vocals, background vocals, handclaps
Jeffrey Steele – background vocals
Biff Watson – acoustic guitar
Scott Wojahn – background vocals