Red Dirt Road
Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn
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I was raised off Rural Route Three, Out past where the black top ends. We'd walk to Church on Sunday mornings, Race barefoot back to Johnson's fence. That's where I first saw Mary, On that roadside pickin' blackberries. That summer I turned a corner in my soul, Down that red dirt road. It's where I drank my first beer. It's where I found Jesus. Where I wrecked my first car, I tore it all to pieces. I learned the path to Heaven, Is full of sinners an' believers. Learned that happiness on earth, Ain't just for high achievers. I've learned; I come to know, There's life at both ends, Of that red dirt road. Her Daddy didn't like me much, In my shackled up G-T-O. Oh, I'd sneak out in the middle of the night, Throw rocks at her bedroom window. We'd turn out the headlights, Drive by the moonlight. Talk about what the future might hold, Down that red dirt road. It's where I drank my first beer. It's where I found Jesus. Where I wrecked my first car, I tore it all to pieces. I learned the path to Heaven, Is full of sinners an' believers. Learned that happiness on earth, Ain't just for high achievers. I've learned; I come to know, There's life at both ends, Of that red dirt road. I went out into the world, An' I came back in. I lost Mary, Oh, I got her back again. An' drivin' home tonight, Feels like I've found a long-lost friend. It's where I drank my first beer. It's where I found Jesus. Where I wrecked my first car, I tore it all to pieces. I learned the path to Heaven, Is full of sinners an' believers. Learned that happiness on earth, Ain't just for high achievers. I've learned; I come to know, There's life at both ends, Of that red dirt road.
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Written by: Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Red Dirt Road" was released on April 14, 2003 as a single from the album with the same title, "Red Dirt Road".
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Album SuccessIt peaked at number one on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and also reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song WritersThe song is penned by both members of Brooks & Dunn – Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn.
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Certified GoldIn 2003, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Autobiographical ElementKix Brooks claimed the song brings up a lot of personal memories as he had a similar upbringing in a place close to a red dirt road.
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Awards"Red Dirt Road" was nominated for two 2003 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards; Song of the Year and Single of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Steven Goldmann, includes both Brooks & Dunn wandering through a rural countryside and footage of a young man growing up near a red dirt road, portraying the story narrated in the track.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics describes the path to maturity and the role a rural road has played in the narrative of the singers' lives, where they learned about life, love and faith.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised the track, highlighting the powerful emotions and nostalgia it evoked, considering it as a stand-out in the duo's discography.
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Live Performances"Red Dirt Road" became a staple in Brooks & Dunn's live performances, popular with fans for its relatable and emotional narrative.
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Impact on Country MusicThe song's powerful storytelling aspect and catchy melody had a noticeable impact on country music, inspiring numerous later country songs with similar narrative styles.
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