Stay
Sugarland
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Stay" is a song by the country music duo Sugarland, consisting of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush.
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Release DateThe song was released in September 2007 as the fourth and final single from their second studio album 'Enjoy the Ride.'
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Song CompositionJennifer Nettles, who is also the lead vocalist for Sugarland, wrote the song by herself. This made "Stay" the first song Sugarland released without collaboratively writing it as a duo.
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Lyrics InsightThe song is about a woman who is in love with a married man. The song's lyrics uniquely present the perspective of 'the other woman,' which is uncommon for mainstream songs.
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Music VideoThe music video is an intense, single-shot video featuring Nettles singing the song at a vanity mirror, expressing the emotions of the song's lyrical content.
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Awards and Accolades"Stay" won awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. It also won the Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Country Song in the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Hot Country Songs chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including Maroon 5 during their 2013 Honda Civic Tour and Danielle Bradbery during the fourth season of The Voice.
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Recognition"Stay" is considered one of Sugarland's signature songs and is often a highlight of their live performances.
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LegacyThe raw emotion and unique perspective offered in "Stay" helped foster a greater acceptance of songs tackling complex emotional issues in country music. It has opened up avenues for more songs of this nature within the genre.
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