Better Than I Used to Be is the title of the ninth studio album by American country music artist Sammy Kershaw.

"Saltwater Cowboy" was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd on his 2006 album Different Things.

Giving the album three and a half stars out of five, Matt Bjorke of Roughstock said that Better Than I Used To Be finds Sammy Kershaw in a great place.

"[1] and states that "with 11 strong tunes Better Than I Used To Be reminds us exactly why Sammy Kershaw is still considered one of country music’s best vocalists.

"[1] Eric Banister of Country Standard Time gave a favorable review, "On his first new album in four years, Kershaw nearly lives up to the title, displaying a voice that is as strong as it has ever been.