What makes Labor of Love by Sammy Kershaw notable?

'Labor of Love' spawned several charting singles, including the title track, contributing to Kershaw's consistent presence on the Billboard country charts. The album's commercial success helped reinforce the neotraditionalist movement within country music during the late 1990s. Released in 1997, 'Labor of Love' was Sammy Kershaw's fourth studio album, following his successful project 'Haunted Heart' in 1995. At this point in his career, Kershaw was solidifying his reputation in the country music scene, building on a string of hits and embracing themes of love and heartache that characterized his early work.