Storm in the Heartland

Billy Ray Cyrus

About Storm in the Heartland

"Storm in the Heartland" is a song written by Billy Henderson, Curt Ryle and Donald Burns, and recorded by American country music artist Billy Ray Cyrus. It was released in October 1994 as the first single and title track from the album Storm in the Heartland. The song reached #33 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.


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The leaves on the tree are turnin' inside out
From the Great White North there's a big black cloud
Run for shelter if you can
There's a storm in the heartland

We made it through the flood of '93
But this is gonna be the death of me
I can't hide the tears of a desperate man
There's a storm in the heartland

She's leavin' me just like a restless wind
And I can see my world is comin' to an end
Like the sounds of thunder empty words ring out again
There's a storm in the heartland
There's a storm in the heartland

The love she gave was like a breath of spring
Sweet and pure as a mountain stream
I couldn't see the danger close at hand
There's a storm in the heartland

She's leavin' me just like a restless wind
And I can see my world is comin' to an end
Like the sounds of thunder empty words ring out again
There's a storm in the heartland
There's a storm in the heartland

There's a storm in the heartland

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Billy Ray Cyrus

William "Billy" Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who has achieved great success worldwide. Having released twelve studio albums and forty-four singles since 1992, he is best known for his Number One single "Achy Breaky Heart", which became the first single ever to achieve triple Platinum status in Australia. It was also the best-selling single in the same country in 1992 and was translated into more than 100 languages. Thanks to the video of this hit, the linedance catapulted into the mainstream, becoming a worldwide craze. Cyrus, a multi-platinum selling recording artist, has scored a total of eight top-ten singles on the Billboard Country Songs chart. His most successful album to dat… more »

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Written by: BILLY HENDERSON, CURT RYLE, DONALD LEE BURNS

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12 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Storm in the Heartland" is a song by American music artist Billy Ray Cyrus. He gained significant prominence with his debut single "Achy Breaky Heart" in 1992.
Album Details
"Storm in the Heartland" is the title track of Billy Ray Cyrus's third studio album. This album was released on November 8, 1994, by Mercury Nashville.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by Curt Ryle, Billy Henderson and John Tirro. Billy Ray Cyrus himself did not contribute to the songwriting of this particular track.
Billboard Chart Performance
Despite Cyrus's earlier success, "Storm in the Heartland" did not perform as well on the charts. The song peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1995.
Music Video
The music video for "Storm in the Heartland" was directed by Marc Ball. It creatively uses the theme of weather to symbolize emotional torment.
Track Listing
"Storm in the Heartland" is track #1 of the album. The album itself contains a total of 10 songs.
Critical Reception
While the song did not fare as well commercially as Cyrus's earlier hits, it received moderate praise from critics for its emotional depth and Cyrus's vocal performance.
Album Sales
The album "Storm in the Heartland" went on to sell over 500,000 copies, earning a gold certification from the RIAA.
Song Theme
The song, like many of Cyrus's offerings, has a strong country feel and talks about a tempestuous love affair depicted metaphorically as a storm in the heartland.
Popular Culture
Though not as universally recognized as "Achy Breaky Heart", "Storm in the Heartland" still enjoys occasional radio airplay and is popular among Billy Ray Cyrus's fan base.
Personal Life
Around the time of this song's release, Cyrus was enjoying considerable fame not only from his music career, but also for his role on the television series "Doc". His daughter, Miley Cyrus, is now a globally known pop star.
Legacy
"Storm in the Heartland" continues to be part of Billy Ray Cyrus's concert setlists, exemplifying his deep roots in country music.

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