Southern Voice
Tim McGraw
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Hank Williams sang it Number three drove it Chuck Berry twanged it Will Farmer wrote it Aretha Franklin sold it Dolly Parton graced it Rosa Parks rode it Scarlett O chased it Smooth as the hickory wind That blows from Memphis Down to Apalachicola It's hi y'all did ya eat well Come on in I'm Sure glad to know ya Don't let this old goat cross In this Allman Brothers t-shirt throw ya It's cicadas making noise With the southern voice Hank Aaron smacked it Michael Jordan dunked it Pocahontas tracked it Jack Daniels drunk it Tom Petty rocked it Dr. King paved it Bear Bryant won it Billy Graham saved it Smooth as the hickory wind That blows from Memphis Down to Apalachicola It's hi y'all did ya eat well Come on in I'm Sure glad to know ya Don't let this old goat cross In this Crimson Tide t-shirt throw ya It's cicadas making noise With the southern voice Jesus is my friend America is my home Sweet iced tea and Jerry Lee Daytona Beach That's what gets to me I can feel it in my bones Smooth as the hickory wind That blows from Memphis Down to Apalachicola It's hi y'all did ya eat well Come on in child I'm sure glad to know ya Don't let this old goat cross In this Charlie Daniels t-shirt throw ya We're just boys making noise With the southern voice Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Southern voice I got a southern voice A southern voice
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Written by: Bob Dipiero, Tom Douglas
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Southern Voice" is a song recorded and released by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It dropped on August 24, 2009, as the second single and title track from his tenth studio album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed incredibly well. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in December 2009, securing Tim McGraw's 23rd number one hit.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the talented Bob DiPiero and Tom Douglas. Both of them are Hall-of-Fame songwriters and have written many popular songs for a wide array of artists.
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LyricsThe song lyrics pay homage to southern icons and folklore, mentioning famous southern figures and references like Michael Jordan, Hank Aaron, "Dolly Parton grins," "Delta goodrem," "Tom Petty," and many others.
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Album SuccessThe "Southern Voice" album debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top Country Albums chart in the United States, making the title track even more significant.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Southern Voice" was directed by Sherman Halsey. It depicts Tim McGraw singing amid various scenic outdoor locales and also includes intercut footage of iconic southern landscapes.
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Vocal ExecutionFans and critics have praised Tim McGraw's vocal performance in "Southern Voice," noting his smooth and soulful delivery that perfectly complements the song's reflective and celebratory lyrics.
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Concert PerformancesSince the release, "Southern Voice" has been an integral part of Tim McGraw's live performances, often eliciting a strong response from audiences familiar with the song.
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Critical ReceptionReviewers have applauded the song for its country-rock sound and appreciative portrayal of southern cultural heritage.
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Cultural InfluenceWith its celebration of the south's impactful figures, "Southern Voice" has shaped its cultural identity, embracing regional pride while maintaining a universal appeal.
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