Stealing Cinderella

Chuck Wicks

About Stealing Cinderella

"Stealing Cinderella" is a debut song recorded by American country music artist Chuck Wicks. It was released in September 2007 as the first single from the album Starting Now. The song was co-written by Wicks along with songwriters George Teren and Rivers Rutherford. The single produced the biggest debut for any new country artist in all of 2007, with fifty-two Billboard-monitored stations in the United States adding the song in its first official week of airplay. Overall, the song peaked at #5 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. On August 25, 2007, Wicks performed the song at his Grand Ole Opry debut. In October 2007, Wicks was invited by University of Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer to perform "Stealing Cinderella" at the wedding of Fulmer's daughter Courtney. 


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2009
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I came to see her daddy for sit down man to man
It wasn't any secret I'd be asking for her hand
I guess that's why he left me waiting in the living room by myself
With at least a dozen pictures of her sitting on a shelf

[Chorus]
She was playing Cinderella
She was riding her first bike
Bouncing on the bed and looking for a pillow fight
Running through the sprinkler with a big Popsicle grin
Dancing with her dad, looking up at him
In her eyes I'm Prince Charming
But to him I'm just some fella
Riding in and stealing Cinderella

I leaned in towards those pictures to get a better look at one
When I heard a voice behind me say "Now, ain't she something, son?"
I said "Yes, she quite a woman"
And he just stared at me
Then I realized that in his eyes she would always be

[Chorus]

He slapped me on the shoulder
Then he called her in the room
When she threw her arms around him
That's when I could see it too

She was playing Cinderella
Riding her first bike
Bouncing on the bed and looking for a pillow fight
Running through the sprinkler with a big Popsicle grin
Dancing with her dad, looking up at him
If he gives me a hard time
I can't blame the fella
I'm the one who's stealing Cinderella"

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Chuck Wicks

Charles Elliott "Chuck" Wicks (born June 20, 1979) is an American country music artist. He was one of the participants on the American reality series Nashville, which aired on the Fox network for two episodes before its cancellation in mid-2007. In late 2007, he signed to RCA Records Nashville as a recording artist, with his debut single "Stealing Cinderella" being released in September of that year. It served as the lead-off to his debut album Starting Now, which was released in January 2008. "All I Ever Wanted" and "Man of the House" were released as the album's second and third singles, respectively, and both have charted in the Top 40 as well. more »

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Written by: George Teren, Rivers Rutherford, Chuck Wicks

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Stealing Cinderella" is a song by American country music artist Chuck Wicks. It was released in September 2007 as his debut single, which is a part of his debut album, "Starting Now".
Songwriters
The song is written by Chuck Wicks himself, along with Rivers Rutherford and George Teren who are notable songwriters in the country music field.
Chart Performance
"Stealing Cinderella" has made notable chart success. The single peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and it reached #56 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting single to date.
Critical Response
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, praising Wicks' Southern-toned voice and strong narrative storytelling ability, which distinctly focuses on the emotion of a young man asking her girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by a real-life event involving Wicks' brother, who asked him for advice on what to say to his then-girlfriend's father when asking for her hand in marriage.
Popularity
"Stealing Cinderella" is a fan favorite. Because of the heartwarming story woven into the lyrics, it continues to be a popular choice for wedding celebrations, particularly for father-daughter dances.
Music Video
The music video for "Stealing Cinderella" was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a widely esteemed music video director in the country music scene. The video interprets the song's lyrics and shows a young man approaching his girlfriend's father to ask permission to marry her.
Live Performances
Wicks frequently performed "Stealing Cinderella" in his live performances, often drawing emotional reactions from audiences due to the song's sweet and sentimental storyline.
Impact on Career
The song has had a significant impact on Wick's career. The song's success played a major role in establishing him as a mainstay in country music.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Stealing Cinderella." It often serves as a powerful, emotional piece in many artists' live performances.

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