Country Ain't Country
Travis Tritt
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He was raised on a tractor in overalls and boots Been to college and then law school since leavin' his roots Came home in a Lexus, he left in a Ford Country ain't country no more He told his daddy, "catch up with the times" He said, "nowadays people trade heifers online" Well dad ain't sealin' deals with a handshake like before Country ain't country no more No, country ain't country no more [Chorus] The back 40 was sold to make up for hard times And sold by the half-acre lot overnight The houses went up, and the trees were cut down There went the finest deer huntin' around Lord everyone's lockin' their doors 'Cause country ain't country no more Now his dad sits in traffic lookin round at the change Watchin crews turn the county road into four lanes The ole Sunday drive has turned into a chore Country ain't country no more Lord country ain't country no more [Chorus] There's no turnin' back, and you just can't ignore That country ain't country no more No, country ain't country no more
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Written by: CARSON CHAMBERLAIN, CASEY MICHAEL BEATHARD, TERESA BOAZ
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Country Ain't Country" is a song by American country music artist Travis Tritt. It's an emotional ballad that speaks on the change in country culture over time, adding a nostalgic layer to the song.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in Travis Tritt's 7th studio album "Strong Enough" which was released in September 2002.
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SongwritersThe song is credited to Carson Chamberlain, Casey Beathard, and Teresa Boaz. These seasoned songwriters have also written for notable country artists like Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson.
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Chart Performance"Country Ain't Country" reached #26 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, showing a reasonable level of commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song was directed by renowned music video director Michael Merriman, who has also worked with artists like George Strait and Alan Jackson.
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Song ThemeThe song is a contemplation of how the country lifestyle has changed over the years, with Tritt lamenting that "Country ain't country no more."
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Tritt's expressive singing style in the song, and it is often touted as a fan-favorite due to its lyrical nostalgia, particularly appealing to country lovers who grew up in rural settings or small towns.
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Live Performances"Country Ain't Country" has been a staple performance in many of Tritt's concerts despite not being one of his biggest commercial hits. This stands as a testament to the song's emotional appeal.
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GenreThe song stays true to the traditional country genre with its instrumentation, using acoustic guitar, fiddle, and steel guitar, reflecting Tritt's intent to stay true to his country roots.
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Label Classification"Country Ain't Country" was released under the label Columbia Nashville, one of the most notable music labels in country music. This single followed four previous singles from the "Strong Enough" album.
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