Next Big Thing

Vince Gill

About Next Big Thing

"Next Big Thing" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in November 2002 as the first single and title track from the album Next Big Thing. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Gill, Al Anderson and John Hobbs.


Year:
2007
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Things have changed in the modern world
It makes it kinda crazy for a boy and girl
All a lot of noise on the radio
It really don't rock
It really don't roll

Well, a kid come along make the young girls swoon
They all put his picture in their pink bedrooms
They all hail the brand new king
Everybody's waiting for the next big thing

Big cigars, diamond rings
Ridin' all around in a limousine
When you finally hit the top
Man you know what that means
Everybody's ready for the next big thing

For a little while
You can do no wrong
Live it up son
Cause it don't last long

There's always somebody
Waitin' in the wings
Thinking they're going to be the next big thing

Big cigars, diamond rings
Ridin' all around in a limousine
When you finally hit the top
Man you know what that means
Everybody's ready for the next big thing

I'll get a cowboy hat
Some real tight jeans
Lose a little weight and
Get a bellybutton ring

You can stand back I'm a lean machine
Maybe I'm gonna be the next big thing

Big cigars, diamond rings
Ridin' all around in a limousine
When you finally hit the top
Man you know what that means
Everybody's ready for the next big thing

Everybody's ready for the next big thing

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Vince Gill

Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a vocalist and musician have placed him in high demand as a guest vocalist, and a duet partner. Gill has recorded more than 20 studio albums, charted over 40 singles on the U.S. Billboard charts as Hot Country Songs, and has sold more than 22 million albums. He has been honored by the Country Music Association with 18 CMA Awards, including two Entertainer of the Year awards and five Male Vocalist Awards. Gill has also earned 20 Grammy Awards, more than any other male… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JAMES EDWARDS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Next Big Thing" is a song that falls under the umbrella of country music.
Artist
The song was performed by American country singer-songwriter Vince Gill.
Album Release
It is the title track from his twelfth studio album "Next Big Thing", which was released in 2003.
Songwriting
Vince Gill co-wrote the song with his wife, Amy Grant, and the American songwriter Al Anderson.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2003, making it one of Vince Gill's most popular songs.
Playing Instruments
Apart from providing vocals, Vince Gill played the electric guitar for this song.
Music Video Direction
The music video of the song was directed by Trey Fanjoy, a notable music video director who has also collaborated with artists like Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, and Martina McBride.
Collaborations
Notably, Patty Loveless and Emmylou Harris sang backup vocals on the "Next Big Thing" track.
Critical Reception
The song was appreciated for its catchy tunes, light-hearted lyrics, and Vince Gill's smooth vocal performance, reflecting his signature style.
Grammy Connection
Though the song did not win, the album "Next Big Thing" itself was nominated for Best Country Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.
Personal Significance
In the song, Vince Gill makes light-hearted remarks about growing older, reflecting his acceptance and jovial outlook on aging. This gives it an added personal significance for the singer.
Unique Fact
An interesting fact about the song is that the final refrain has the phrase "I am what I am, I can't help myself," which Gill has often quoted during his live performances as a comment on his own career and popularity.

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