I'm From the Country
Tracy Byrd
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Way back up in the country, back in the hills Down in the hollows where the folks are real Livin' with the crazies and the old wildcats Sawed off shotguns and coonskin caps That's where I'm from and I'm proud to say I'm from the country and I like it that way Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play We're from the country and we like it that way All day long we work in the fields Then bring it on home to a home cooked meal We love ya like Sunday, treat ya like Saturday night And when the bed gets full we can sleep in the hay (hey) We're from the country and we like it that way Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play We're from the country and we like it that way Everybody knows everybody, everybody calls you friend You don't need an invitation, kick off your shoes come on in Yeah, we know how to work and we know how to play We're from the country We're from the country We're from the country and we like it that way
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Written by: MARTY BROWN, RICHARD YOUNG, STAN WEBB
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8 facts about this song
Song Information"I'm from the Country" is a song by the American country music artist Tracy Byrd.
- The song was released in February 1998 as the lead single from his album "I'm from the Country".
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Song CompositionThis song was written by Marty Brown, Stan Webb, and Richard Young.
- It's a mid-tempo tune that blends a traditional country sound with a catchy chorus.
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Chart Performances"I'm from the Country" peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
- It also reached #43 on the Billboard Hot 100, signifying the song's crossover appeal.
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Song ContentThe lyrics of "I'm from the Country" celebrate rural life, countryside, and traditions, a common theme in country music.
- The song reveals how proud the singer is of being from the country and incorporates images of southern hospitality and relaxed living.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Michael Salomon, a prolific music video director in the country music genre.
- In the video, Byrd hosts a down-home country party filled with horse riding, music, dancing, and lots of friends.
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Song ImpactThe song has become one of Byrd's signature songs and remains a fan favorite at his concerts.
- It helped strengthen Byrd's fame as a country music artist in the late 1990s.
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Album SuccessThe album "I'm from the Country", which includes this song, was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), implying that it sold over 500,000 copies.
- The album peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Personal NoteTracy Byrd is a Texas native and many of the themes in "I'm from the Country", such as outdoor life and southern hospitality, align with his own upbringing, adding authenticity to the song.
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