Church Bells

Carrie Underwood

About Church Bells

"Church Bells" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood from her fifth studio album, Storyteller. The song was written by Zach Crowell, Brett James, and Hillary Lindsey, with production from Mark Bright, and was released as the third single from the album in the United States, being shipped to radio on April 3, 2016, and had an official impact date of April 11, 2016."Church Bells" topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart, becoming Underwood's 15th leader on that chart and thereby extending her record as the female artist with most number-ones in history of that chart. It is her second number one from Storyteller on the Country Airplay chart. Underwood became the first woman in 2016 to have two number-ones on the chart. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 3, 2016. The song was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 59th Grammy Awards. 


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2015
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Jenny grew up wild, like a blackfoot daisy
Out in the shack with a blue tick hound
Broke as hell, but blessed with beauty
The kind that a rich man can't turn down
She caught the eye of an oil man dancing
One summer night in a dime store dress
She had the looks, he had the mansion
And you can figure out the rest

It was all roses, dripping in diamonds
Sipping on champagne
She was all uptown, wearing that white gown
Taking his last name

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing

Jenny was hosting Junior League parties
And having dinner at the country club
Everyone thought they were Ken and Barbie
But Ken was always getting way too drunk
Saturday night, after a few too many
He came home ready to fight
And all his money could never save Jenny
From the devil living in his eyes

It was all bruises, covered in makeup
Dark sunglasses
And that next morning, sitting in the back pew
Praying with the baptist

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
You just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing

Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee whiskey
No law man was ever gonna find
And how he died is still a mystery
But he hit a woman for the very last time

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing
Standing there in a black dress singing, singing
Fold your hands and close your eyes
Yeah, it's all gonna be alright
And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing
Yeah, they're ringing

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005. Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a winner of several Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, and a two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year. She is the first female artist to win back-to-back Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for Entertainer of the Year (2009/10). Underwood was inducted into and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. She was also inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fa… more »

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Written by: Brett Cornelius, Hillary Lindsey, Zach Crowell

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Church Bells" was released in April 2016 as the third single written from Underwood's fifth studio album, "Storyteller."
Songwriting Credits
Zach Crowell, Brett James, and Hillary Lindsey wrote this captivating song.
Song's Theme
The song tells a story about a woman named Jenny who is in an abusive relationship with a wealthy man. Jenny eventually kills her abusive husband by poisoning his drink after realizing that she can't escape him.
Song Performance
"Church Bells" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart.
Song's Inspiration
Underwood stated that the song reminded her of another powerful song of hers called "Two Black Cadillacs" because of its strength and the boldness of the character involved.
Live Performances
Carrie Underwood performed "Church Bells" live for the first time on television at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Music Video
A live performance video from Carrie's "Storyteller Tour" serves as the song’s official music video.
Recognition
In 2016, "Church Bells" was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Country Song.
Song's Success
"Church Bells" has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, indicating that it sold over 2 million units.
Diverse Reception
Despite some critics labeling the song as controversial due to its dark theme, the song received positive feedback from most listeners and critics alike, praising Carrie's vocal performance and the song's bold storytelling.

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