I'm from the Country

Tracy Byrd

About I'm from the Country

"I'm from the Country" is a song written by Marty Brown, Stan Webb and Richard Young, who is the rhythm guitarist for the band The Kentucky Headhunters, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd. It was released in February 1998 as the first single and title track from his album I'm from the Country.


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1998
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Way back up in the country, back in the hills
Down in the hollows where the folks are real
Livin' with the crazies and the old wildcats
Sawed off shotguns and coonskin caps
That's where I'm from and I'm proud to say
I'm from the country and I like it that way

Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
We're from the country and we like it that way

All day long we work in the fields
Then bring it on home to a home cooked meal
We love ya like Sunday, treat ya like Saturday night
And when the bed gets full we can sleep in the hay (hey)
We're from the country and we like it that way

Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
We're from the country and we like it that way

Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend
You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in
Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play
We're from the country
We're from the country
We're from the country and we like it that way

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Tracy Byrd

Tracy Lynn Byrd (born December 17, 1966) is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1993, Byrd broke through on the country music scene that year with his single "Holdin' Heaven", which reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Although he did not land a second Number One until 2002's "Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo", Byrd has charted more than thirty hit singles in his career, including eleven additional Top Ten hits. He has also released nine studio albums and two greatest-hits albums, with four gold certifications and one double-platinum certification from the RIAA. more »

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Written by: MARTY BROWN, RICHARD YOUNG, STAN WEBB

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8 facts about this song

Song Information
"I'm from the Country" is a song by the American country music artist Tracy Byrd. - The song was released in February 1998 as the lead single from his album "I'm from the Country".
Song Composition
This song was written by Marty Brown, Stan Webb, and Richard Young. - It's a mid-tempo tune that blends a traditional country sound with a catchy chorus.
Chart Performances
"I'm from the Country" peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. - It also reached #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, signifying the song's crossover appeal.
Song Content
The lyrics of "I'm from the Country" celebrate rural life, countryside, and traditions, a common theme in country music. - The song reveals how proud the singer is of being from the country and incorporates images of southern hospitality and relaxed living.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Michael Salomon, a prolific music video director in the country music genre. - In the video, Byrd hosts a down-home country party filled with horse riding, music, dancing, and lots of friends.
Song Impact
The song has become one of Byrd's signature songs and remains a fan favorite at his concerts. - It helped strengthen Byrd's fame as a country music artist in the late 1990s.
Album Success
The album "I'm from the Country", which includes this song, was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), implying that it sold over 500,000 copies. - The album peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Personal Note
Tracy Byrd is a Texas native and many of the themes in "I'm from the Country", such as outdoor life and southern hospitality, align with his own upbringing, adding authenticity to the song.

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