Wide Open Spaces
Dixie Chicks
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Who doesn't know what I'm talking about Who's never left home, who's never struck out To find a dream and a life of their own A place in the clouds, a foundation of stone Many precede and many will follow A young girl's dreams no longer hollow It takes the shape of a place out west But what it holds for her, she hasn't yet guessed She needs wide open spaces Room to make her big mistakes She needs new faces She knows the high stakes She traveled this road as a child Wide eyed and grinning, she never tired But now she won't be coming back with the rest If these are life's lessons, she'll take this test She needs wide open spaces Room to make her big mistakes She needs new faces She knows the high stakes She knows the high stakes As her folks drive away, her dad yells, "Check the oil!" Mom stares out the window and says, "I'm leaving my girl" She said, "It didn't seem like that long ago" When she stood there and let her own folks know She needed wide open spaces Room to make her big mistakes She needs new faces She knows the high stakes She knows the high stakes She knows the highest stakes She knows the highest stakes She knows the highest stakes
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11 facts about this song
Label ClassificationThe track "Wide Open Spaces" is a country music genre, under the label of Columbia Nashville.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1998, the song topped the United States Billboard Country Singles chart and also reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
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Album RecognitionThis title track contributed significantly to the commercial success of the album "Wide Open Spaces," which sold over 12 million copies, making the Dixie Chicks the top-selling all-female band in America.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Wide Open Spaces" talk about personal growth, freedom, and the need to make our own decisions in life, resonating with many listeners.
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AccoladesThe song earned the Dixie Chicks several awards, including the 1999 Country Music Association's Single and Video of the Year awards.
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Original WriterApart from the band, the song was composed by Susan Gibson from the alt-country band The Groobees, before the Dixie Chicks decided to record it.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe success of "Wide Open Spaces" transformed Dixie Chicks from a relatively unknown band into one of the biggest acts in country music.
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Album’s Grammy VictoryThe album "Wide Open Spaces" won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 1999, crediting the title track's popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song was directed by Thom Oliphant and it embodies the song lyrics with images of young women growing, exploring, and discovering themselves.
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Debut of a New MemberThis song marked the debut of Natalie Maines as the Dixie Chicks’ new lead singer, who went onto establish a distinct identity for the band.
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Part of Pop CultureThe song has been included in various elements of pop culture, including movies and TV shows like "Gilmore Girls" and "The Office".
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