His father is  African American and his mother is Cau â¦ casian and of Irish/German  descent.   Derek Jeter's father has a PhD in sociology and spent many years  counseling patients with alcohol and drug issues. He was the  inspiration for Jeter's Turn 2 foundation that helps kids turn to  healthy lifestyles.
Sam Hunt is an American Country singer/songwriter originally from Georgia who has been active as a musician since 2011 and released his debut LP in 2014. Sam Hunt originally began his career in the sporting world as a college quarterback however shortly after graduating he began to pursue songwriting.
Sam Hunt: How a Former College Football Star Is Making Over Country Music. From releasing a free mixtape to sampling rap in his shows, the R&B-loving ex-quarterback is reshaping Nashville in his own image. Sam Hunt's 'Montevallo' features a forward-thinking combination of country, pop and R&B.