What Happens In A Small Town

Brantley Gilbert, Lindsay Ell

About What Happens In A Small Town

"What Happens in a Small Town" is a song recorded by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert and Canadian country music artist Lindsay Ell. It is the first single from Gilbert's 2019 album Fire & Brimstone.


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I can't go for a ride to clear my head
'Cause everything I pass puts you back in it
Yeah we're done, movin' on
But you can't be too far gone

'Cause what happens in a small town stays in a small town
Every back road, we've ever gone down
Friday night bleachers, Sunday pews
Ain't a county line mile without a memory of you
Every whisper, every room, I walk in
Every time the bartender fills it up again
Everybody knows why I'm here, and you ain't around
'Cause what happens in a small town, stays in a small town

Oh we said this goodbye was the last
I guess I could leave, I could run from the past
And from us, and from you

But this is where I belong, this is my home too

What happens in a small town stays in a small town
Every back road, we've ever gone down
Friday night bleachers, Sunday pews
Ain't a county line mile without a memory of you
Every whisper, every room, I walk in
Every time the bartender fills it up again
Everybody knows why I'm here, and you ain't around
'Cause what happens in a small town, stays in a small town

Yeah, I'm still here, yeah
Yeah, and every time I see that little white Jeep
Yeah, that hand-me-down Ford pullin' down your street
I wonder if somebody's in my seat
If you're movin' on or you're stuck like me
What happens in a small town, stays in a small town
Oh yeah

What happens in a small town stays in a small town
Every back road, we've ever gone down
Friday night bleachers, Sunday pews
Ain't a county line mile without a memory of you
Every whisper, every room, I walk in
Every time the bartender fills it up again
Everybody knows why I'm here, and you ain't around
(You ain't around)
'Cause what happens in a small town, stays in a small town

It stays in a small town
It stays in a small town
And I'm still here
(What happens in a small town)
I'm still here
(Stays in a small town)
I'm still here
Yeah I'm still here
I'm still here

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Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert (born January 20, 1985 in Jefferson, Georgia) is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In December 2010, he left Average Joe's to join Valory, where he charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In July 2012 his follow-up, "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", also hit No. 1. more »

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Written by: Brantley Keith Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne, Rhett Akins

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"What Happens in a Small Town" is a song from Brantley Gilbert's fifth studio album called "Fire and Brimstone", which was released in 2019.
Collaboration
This song features Lindsey Ell, a Canadian country music artist and guitarist known for her versatile musical style.
Chart Performance
"What Happens in a Small Town" reached the number one spot on the Billboard US Country Airplay chart, it was Brantley Gilbert's fifth song to reach number one on this chart.
Music Video
The music video for "What Happens in a Small Town" was directed by Shaun Silva and captures realistic small-town drama and heartbreak, premiering in February 2019.
Certification
The single received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it sold over one million units in the United States.
Songwriters
Brantley Gilbert co-wrote the song with Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne, and Rhett Akins, who are all accomplished songwriters in the country music genre.
Awards
The song was nominated for a 2020 Academy of Country Music award for "Music Event of the Year".
Lyrics
The lyrics of "What Happens in a Small Town" reflect on the trials and tribulations of a love story set in a small town, and how hard it is to move on after a break-up when you keep seeing your former lover around town.
Unique Sound
The song features a mix of country, rock, and heavy metal, showcasing Brantley Gilbert's unique style.
Reception
"What Happens in a Small Town" received mixed reviews, some praised the song's storyline and Gilbert's edgy voice, while others felt that the track sounded much like Gilbert's previous works.
Song Length
The running time for "What Happens in a Small Town" is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Music Catalog
This track is Brantley Gilbert's 16th single to be released to country radio, but was his first duet that he has sent to country radio.

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