What Happens In A Small Town
Brantley Gilbert, Lindsay Ell
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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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Written by: Brantley Keith Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne, Rhett Akins
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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CollaborationThis song features Lindsey Ell, a Canadian country music artist and guitarist known for her versatile musical style.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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CertificationThe single received a platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it sold over one million units in the United States.
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SongwritersBrantley Gilbert co-wrote the song with Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne, and Rhett Akins, who are all accomplished songwriters in the country music genre.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for a 2020 Academy of Country Music award for "Music Event of the Year".
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LyricsThe 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.
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Unique SoundThe song features a mix of country, rock, and heavy metal, showcasing Brantley Gilbert's unique style.
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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.
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Song LengthThe running time for "What Happens in a Small Town" is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Music CatalogThis 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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