Life and Career
Overstreet was born in Vancleave, Mississippi, the son of Mary Hatten and William Overstreet. Prior to his solo success, he was one third of the trio S-K-O, in which he recorded one studio album before departing and being replaced with Craig Bickhardt. In addition, Overstreet's sons Nash and Chord are also involved in the entertainment business. Nash is the lead guitarist for the pop band Hot Chelle Rae, while Chord is best known for his role of Sam Evans on the television program Glee.
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