Brokenheartsville
Joe Nichols
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He wore that cowboy hat to cover up his horns Sweet talking forked tongue had a tempting charm Before I turned around that girl was gone All I can say is bartender pour me something strong Here's to the past they can kiss my glass I hope she's happy with him Here's to the girl who wrecked my world That angel who did me in I think the devil drives a Coup de Ville I watched them drive away over the hill Not against her will, I've got time to kill Down in Brokenheartsville It was long and chrome sittin' in the lot Fire engine red that thing was hot He revved it up she waved goodbye Love's gone to hell and so have I Here's to the past they can kiss my glass I hope she's happy with him Here's to the girl who wrecked my world That angel who did me in I think the devil drives a Coup de Ville I watched them drive away over the hill Not against her will, I've got time to kill Down in Brokenheartsville Here's to the past they can kiss my glass I hope she's happy with him Here's to the girl who wrecked my world That angel who did me in I think the devil drives a Coup de Ville I watched them drive away over the hill Not against her will, I've got time to kill Down in Brokenheartsville
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Written by: BLAKE MEVIS, CLINT DANIELS, CLINT ALLEN DANIELS, DONNY KEES, RANDY BOUDREAUX
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Brokenheartsville" was written by Randy Boudreaux, Clint Daniels, Donnie Kees, and Blake Mevis.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single on November 11, 2002 from the album "Man with a Memory".
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Chart Performance"Brokenheartsville" peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart on March 29, 2003, making it Nichols' first No. 1 hit.
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Recognition and HonoursThe song won the 2003 Country Music Association Awards Single of the Year.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Brokenheartsville" was directed by Eric Welch.
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Song ContentThe song tells the story of a heartbroken man whose love interest has left him for another man, and how he copes with his feelings of betrayal and loneliness.
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Album Performance"Man with a Memory", the album that featured "Brokenheartsville," was certified platinum by the RIAA and constituted Nichols’ breakthrough in his music career.
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Notable Performances"Brokenheartsville" has been performed by Nichols in many sets, both in concerts and television appearances, which reinforced his reputation as a leading contemporary country vocalist.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received overwhelmingly positive reviews from music critics, praising its heart-wrenching lyrics and Nichols' emotional delivery.
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Influence"Brokenheartsville" put Joe Nichols on the map as a leading country artist and influenced subsequent work in his music career.
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