Shawn Parr

Shawn Parr has been the voice of Country Music for over four decades. Born and raised in Southern California and now residing in Nashville, Tennessee, he has established an impressive career that spans radio, hosting, and voice-over work. Notably, he has served as the voice for the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Golden Globes, and the American Music Awards, and has been featured on numerous nationwide television specials for over 30 years. Beyond his success in radio and hosting, Shawn has transitioned into acting on television and in film. His television credits include roles on ABC’s Nashville and NBC’s Heist. His film appearances include Curtis Hanson's Lucky You (starring Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall, and Eric Bana), Waist Deep with Tyrese Gibson. In 2025, Shawn traveled across the country to host and auctioneer over 100 events across 27 states and three countries, helping to raise nearly $40 million for various charities. Having served on the Board of Directors for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 20 years, he continues to dedicate his time and resources to numerous organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Muscular Dystropy Association, the CHP 11-99 Foundation, and the Stars and Stripes Tournament in Cabo San Lucas. Throughout his career, his guiding principle has always been to “Give Back,” and as long as he has a microphone in 2026, he remains committed to saying "yes"; to every opportunity to make a difference.