Play Something Country
Brooks & Dunn
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Yes, she blew through the door like TNT, Put her hand on her hip, pointed a finger at me. Said "I'm a whiskey drinking, cowboy chasing, helluva time. "I like Kenny, Keith, Allan and Patsy Cline. "I'm a full grown queen bee looking for honey. "Ha oh ho, aw, play something country." Yeah, the band took a break, The DJ played P Diddy. She said "I didn't come here to hear, Something thumping from the city." Said "I, I shaved my legs, I paid my money." Ha oh ho, play something country." "Ha oh ho, aw, play something country." Crank up the band, play the steel guitar. Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar. Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie." "Ha oh ho, play something country." "Ha oh ho, aw, play something country." Yeah, the bartender yelled "y'all, it's closing time." She got this wild look on her face, An' said "Your truck or mine, "I know a place down the road, "It's kinda funky. "Ha oh ho, all out in the country. "Ha oh ho, now, play something country." Crank up the band, play the steel guitar. Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar. Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie." "Ha oh ho, play something country." "Ha oh ho, aw, play something country." Crank up the band, play the steel guitar. Hank it up a little, let's rock this bar. Threw back a shot, yelled "I'm a George Strait junkie." "Ha oh ho, play something country." "Ha oh ho, aw, play something country."
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Written by: Ronnie Dunn, Terry Mcbride
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Facts"Play Something Country" was released in 2005 and serves as the first single from their album "Hillbilly Deluxe."
- The song was released by Arista Nashville, a renowned record label in the country music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success. It reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
- It also peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, showing its crossover appeal to a broader audience.
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Song Writing"Play Something Country" was written by the duo themselves - Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks along with well-known songwriter, Bob DiPiero.
- Ronnie Dunn not only co-wrote the song, but he also served as its lead vocalist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Play Something Country" was directed by Michael Salomon, a famous American music video director.
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Live PerformancesThe duo of Brooks & Dunn often included "Play Something Country" in their live performances due to its popularity.
- They performed this song during their "Last Rodeo" tour, which was supposedly their farewell tour.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics tell a story of a woman who enters a bar and wants to hear some country music while she drinks and dances. It embodies the group's traditional country roots and contemporary sound.
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AccoladesAlthough the song didn't win any awards, it is still considered one of Brooks & Dunn's signature tracks.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "Play Something Country" over the years by many aspiring country artists, a testament to its influence in the genre.
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Critical Reception"Play Something Country" was well received by critics and fans alike, further cementing Brooks & Dunn's legacy as one of the biggest duos in country music history.
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Album SuccessThe album "Hillbilly Deluxe", where "Play Something Country" features, was a commercial success. It was certified platinum by the RIAA, and it peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Brooks & Dunn's LegacySongs like "Play Something Country", are representative of Brook & Dunn's unique and impactful influence in the industry. Their fusion of traditional and contemporary country has helped shape the genre’s sound.
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Song's InfluenceThe song continues to be an anthem for country music lovers and is often played in bars and clubs across America.
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